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BL52 EFU

2003 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

161,317 mi
Last recorded161,317 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 EFU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 161,317 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 153,933 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 145,386 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 145,332 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 143,187 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

corrosion holes in o/s sill & o/s/f inner arch.

smell of fuel from engine area.

Fail 29 Mar 2014 143,186 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

corrosion holes in o/s sill & o/s/f inner arch.

front brakes binding slightly

smell of fuel from engine area.

Pass 17 Dec 2012 139,561 miles

offside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2012 139,561 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2011 129,145 miles

offside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2011 128,916 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2010 116,473 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 102,033 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 84,788 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 84,490 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 72,332 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006
Fail 10 Jan 2006 50,232 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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BL52 EFU is a 2003 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BL52 EFU, 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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BL52 EFU is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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