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BJ53 YFX

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,230 mi
Last recorded57,230 miles
Recorded on19 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2012 57,230 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 47,007 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 46,975 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 40,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 40,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 34,162 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 34,151 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 29,093 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 29,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 20,791 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 YFX is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YFX, 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 YFX registered?

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

Is BJ53 YFX safe to buy?

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