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BG53 BFE

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,504 mi
Last recorded130,504 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 BFE
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2016 130,504 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement cables seizing (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear biush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis box section (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer step sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill area full length (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box section (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer step sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill area full length (6.1.B.2)

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

both rear shockers outer casing insecure

various oil leaks

Pass 17 Nov 2015 127,424 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 127,413 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 121,568 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 121,566 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 115,446 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2013 115,446 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2012 110,964 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 106,653 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 101,951 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 94,935 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 89,153 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 74,652 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 57,917 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 57,917 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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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BG53 BFE is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG53 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 BG53 BFE registered?

BG53 BFE is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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