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BG53 DDF

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

96,178 mi
Last recorded96,178 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 DDF
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 96,178 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 90,504 miles

Nearside Inner Sill corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2023 90,499 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Sill corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2022 85,312 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

handbrake cables bunching

Pass 16 Nov 2021 78,995 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

handbrake cable deteriorated

Pass 2 Dec 2020 72,010 miles

Front crossmember corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2020 72,010 miles

Front crossmember corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 67,631 miles

Both front top suspension mounts slightly worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 67,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front top suspension mounts slightly worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 63,575 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 60,906 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 57,723 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 54,783 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 54,783 miles

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

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

rear shockers weak

Pass 23 Dec 2014 51,145 miles

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

offside rear light lens repaired with tape

Fail 23 Dec 2014 51,143 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside rear light lens repaired with tape

Pass 3 Jan 2014 46,843 miles

n/s/rear shocker damp

Fail 3 Jan 2014 46,843 miles

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

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

n/s/rear shocker damp

Pass 12 Jan 2013 43,045 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 43,045 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2012 43,006 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 22 Dec 2011 39,465 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 39,465 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 34,088 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 34,088 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2009 29,902 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 29,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

NEEDS ALIGNMENT

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 26,146 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 22,784 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 1 Dec 2007 22,784 miles

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 21 Oct 2006 19,151 miles

slight oil leak from gearbox

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 DDF is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 BG53 DDF, 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 DDF registered?

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

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