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BG53 BFK

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,921 mi
Last recorded89,921 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2010
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 BFK
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2010 89,921 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 76,457 miles

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

both front brake discs worn/lipped.

both rear bumpstops deteriorated.

handbrake travel high but not to stop.

n/s sliding door dented + trim missing.

n/s/f inner arch liner insecure.

spare wheel missing.

steering rack damp with oil.

various small stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 26 Oct 2009 76,457 miles

both front brake discs worn/lipped.

both rear bumpstops deteriorated.

handbrake travel high but not to stop.

n/s sliding door dented + trim missing.

n/s/f inner arch liner insecure.

spare wheel missing.

steering rack damp with oil.

various small stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 13 Oct 2008 65,926 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Oct 2008 65,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 57,169 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 57,167 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

n/s/f tyre has small nail in tread,power steering fluid low,rear brake pads look worn,no spare wheel fitted and under carrier insecure,front and rear marker lamps on n/s glass carrier not workin and front lamp broken.

Pass 5 Oct 2006 37,538 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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BG53 BFK is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BG53 BFK, 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 BFK registered?

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

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