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BJ53 YFU

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

172,663 mi
Last recorded172,663 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 172,663 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2013 164,113 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 157,387 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 157,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

Pass 15 Apr 2011 148,741 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 148,741 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 139,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2009 131,472 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2009 131,472 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2008 125,454 miles

Exhaust flange bolt loose

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Sep 2007 15,816 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 15,816 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 177,240 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 YFU is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BJ53 YFU, 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 YFU is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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