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BK53 MGU

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

122,887 mi
Last recorded122,887 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 MGU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 122,887 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 122,864 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 122,773 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis and inner wing in more than one place (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing in several places (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis and inner wing in more than one place (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing in several places (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive base of B post small corrosion hole (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides all areas and previous weld repairs corroding (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 121,042 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 120,943 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded innerwing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valance/box section (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded innersill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded innerwing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded innersill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear valance/box section (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 118,818 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear sills corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2014 118,818 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear sills corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2013 110,924 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

central exhaust slightly deteriorated

outer body and under chasssis has surface rust.

Pass 22 Sep 2012 103,149 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2012 103,149 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 96,546 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished, causing slight cracking in side wall of tyre

Fail 21 Sep 2011 96,545 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished, causing slight cracking in side wall of tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2010 84,340 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 84,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs worn

Pass 23 Sep 2009 71,543 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2009 71,537 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 62,047 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2008 62,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 52,679 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 42,630 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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BK53 MGU is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 BK53 MGU, 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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BK53 MGU is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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