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BG53 LDN

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

88,866 mi
Last recorded88,866 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 88,866 miles

Offside Front Lower step corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2025 88,566 miles

Offside Front step corroded

Pass 7 May 2024 88,001 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 87,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2023 87,644 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 86,372 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 86,369 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 85,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 84,703 miles

Nearside Outer sill coroded

Pass 31 Aug 2018 80,599 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 79,397 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 79,380 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 77,690 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 76,539 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

indicators and hazard lights flashing almost too fast 120 a minute but flashing 110 a minute

o/s wiper split

o/s/r leaf spring touching spring mount

oil leak around turbo

Fail 14 Aug 2015 76,490 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

indicators and hazard lights flashing almost too fast 120 a minute but flashing 110 a minute

o/s wiper split

o/s/r leaf spring touching spring mount

oil leak around turbo

Pass 11 Sep 2014 47,800 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 30 Aug 2013 71,448 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 71,448 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 71,366 miles

Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

exhaust leak at joint

oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2012 68,796 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 66,809 miles

n/s/f brake discs corroded

n/s/r tyre wall perishing slightly

Pass 8 Sep 2010 65,913 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 63,715 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 63,068 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 89,625 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 89,616 miles

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

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

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 LDN is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LDN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BG53 LDN?

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What year was BG53 LDN registered?

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

Is BG53 LDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 LDN shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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