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BG52 BBV

2003 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,178 mi
Last recorded98,178 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 BBV
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 98,178 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 9 May 2011 78,353 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 11 May 2010 63,282 miles

front centre clutch slave cylinder pipe corroded

Fail 10 May 2010 63,273 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front centre clutch slave cylinder pipe corroded

nearside front tyre outer wall marked and has a slight cut

Pass 6 Apr 2009 48,706 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing is slightly noisy when rotated

Fail 3 Apr 2009 48,701 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f wheel bearing is slightly noisy when rotated

Pass 4 Jan 2008 38,666 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 35,604 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 35,332 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 9 Jan 2006 32,511 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 32,511 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Relay?

Based on 1,209,729 MOT tests across 108,809 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
6,926
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
108,809
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39,680
Registration plate lamp not working 31,479
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,039
Brake pipe excessively corroded 19,663
Stop lamp not working 19,404
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BG52 BBV is a 2003 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2003 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 84,386 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Relay fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 39,680 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG52 BBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Relay typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Citroen Relay is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BG52 BBV registered?

BG52 BBV is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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