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BL53 UKD

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

140,979 mi
Last recorded140,979 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 UKD
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 140,979 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 140,966 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering middle (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 137,092 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 137,032 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 132,655 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 128,956 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 124,514 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 122,036 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 122,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 118,800 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 118,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 115,702 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2016 155,680 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 112,442 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s inner sill corroded and holed

Fail 15 May 2015 112,432 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s inner sill corroded and holed

Pass 30 May 2014 108,771 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake has slight bind

Pass 20 May 2013 105,019 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 99,777 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 96,962 miles

N/S/F tyre on minimum 1.6mm tread depth. Advise replacement in near future.

Pass 1 Jun 2010 90,667 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 84,715 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 84,715 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 80,790 miles

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL LONG

NEARSIDE REAR INDICTOR FADING

NEARSIDE REAR SEAT BELT NEEDS HELP TO RECOIL

TRIM INSECURE NEARSIDE REAR DOOR

Pass 10 Jan 2007 70,167 miles

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

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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BL53 UKD is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BL53 UKD, 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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BL53 UKD is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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