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BG52 BFE

2003 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

136,424 mi
Last recorded136,424 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 136,424 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 136,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2013 125,266 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 125,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 102,123 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 83,786 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 83,786 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 73,820 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 73,675 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 66,800 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 63,069 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 63,062 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Jul 2007 62,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 48,741 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 48,733 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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 BFE is a 2003 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 BFE, 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 BFE registered?

BG52 BFE is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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