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BJ53 RGU

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

126,972 mi
Last recorded126,972 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 RGU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 126,972 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

both nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated slightly

Fail 30 Oct 2019 126,972 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

both nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated slightly

Pass 14 Feb 2019 122,274 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 122,206 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 121,996 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Pass 1 Aug 2017 121,929 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 121,912 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 121,126 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 121,126 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 119,506 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 116,365 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 11,844 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 110,990 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 110,990 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 108,551 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 105,363 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 105,326 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 100,739 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 100,021 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 100,020 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2012 100,020 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

crank pully slight worn

hand brake travel high

Pass 22 Dec 2011 99,947 miles

hand brake travel high

Oil leak

f disc slight worn

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

ns/r seat back rest slight movement

Pass 15 Jun 2011 97,385 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 97,385 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 94,857 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 94,155 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 93,670 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 93,963 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front discs poor condition / rusting

Pass 24 Sep 2007 91,230 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 91,225 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 68,464 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 RGU is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 BJ53 RGU, 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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BJ53 RGU is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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