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BG53 LDK

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

185,714 mi
Last recorded185,714 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 LDK
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 185,714 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint n/s & o/s (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 19 Jan 2018 185,714 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner chassis area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Sill (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint n/s & o/s (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 18 Jan 2017 171,011 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (1.4.A.2f)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s & o/s (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 152,951 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 150,271 miles

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

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

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 130,058 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s/f lower crossmember corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2013 110,043 miles

o/s/f lower crossmember slightly corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2012 92,832 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2012 92,828 miles

Nearside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 89,436 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 85,016 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 81,341 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 77,880 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 77,880 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 73,143 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 67,650 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 660,176 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 66,084 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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 LDK is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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