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BG53 LDF

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

153,303 mi
Last recorded153,303 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 LDF
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 153,303 miles

Central sill corroded outside prescribed area

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front and offside front inner arch corroded out side prescribed areas

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2016 146,375 miles

PARK BRAKE 16%

chassis and floor/pan corroded

front and Rear suspension corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2015 139,760 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 139,129 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 131,606 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 125,266 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both rear bump stops deteriorated

corrosion to inner sill area nearside

corrosion to inner sill area offside

Pass 15 Feb 2013 125,266 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear bump stops deteriorated

corrosion to inner sill area nearside

corrosion to inner sill area offside

Pass 17 Feb 2012 119,614 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 119,524 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 114,563 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 110,195 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 104,774 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 99,510 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 99,471 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 86,830 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear spring has moved over slightly on its shackle

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 LDF is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LDF, 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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BG53 LDF is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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