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BJ53 FXK

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

183,140 mi
Last recorded183,140 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 FXK
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2012 183,140 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 183,140 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 175,271 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 175,271 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 157,128 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 156,636 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 138,264 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2010 13,826 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 119,712 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 13 Jan 2009 119,712 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 117,742 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 876,351 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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BJ53 FXK is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BJ53 FXK, 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 BJ53 FXK registered?

BJ53 FXK is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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