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BJ03 VFG

2003 Citroen Relay

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

34,924 mi
Last recorded34,924 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 VFG
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 34,924 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated requires adjustment (1.1.6 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Underside corroded.

Pass 11 Dec 2024 34,705 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body, suspension and subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 34,704 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure frontmost u-bolt (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure frontmost u-bolt (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body, suspension and subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute secondary rear indicator not wokring causing lights to flash fast (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 34,313 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated.

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear both (4.7.1 (a))

Underside and suspension corroded.

Fail 17 Nov 2023 34,293 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust system deteriorated.

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear both (4.7.1 (a))

Underside and suspension corroded.

Pass 15 Nov 2022 33,940 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underside and suspension corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2022 33,913 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underside and suspension corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2021 33,372 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear rear bump stops are blocks of wood

Fail 16 Oct 2021 33,364 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength upper wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

blocks of wood in rear suspension both sides

underside has main battery cable and other wiring insecure and dangerous

Pass 24 Sep 2020 30,317 miles

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 30,317 miles

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 26,204 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s/r+n/s/r leaf spring corrosion already started

Pass 28 Sep 2018 22,387 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 22,121 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 21,750 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished and has cracking to tread

Offside Front tyre perished and has cracking to tread

Pass 23 Sep 2015 21,339 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall cracking

Offside Front tyre outer side wall cracking

Fail 23 Sep 2015 21,339 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall cracking

Offside Front tyre outer side wall cracking

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 20,868 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 20,453 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 20,453 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 19,869 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 19,787 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 19,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 18,513 miles

n/s and o/s/rear tyres have cracks in side wall

Fail 18 Sep 2009 18,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

n/s and o/s rear tyre side walls cracking

tread cracking on o/s/f tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2009 18,294 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyre side walls cracking

tread cracking on o/s/f tyre

Pass 20 Oct 2008 17,974 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2008 17,974 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2007 17,732 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 17,732 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 17,292 miles

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

rear bump stops have little clearence to springs ( on limit )

Fail 11 May 2006 17,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 May 2006 17,173 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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BJ03 VFG is a 2003 Citroen Relay in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BJ03 VFG, 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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BJ03 VFG is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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