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BL53 YPN

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

167,361 mi
Last recorded167,361 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 YPN
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2022 167,361 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength extensive corrosion to near side front jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength extensive corrosion to near side rear lower corner / outrigger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength extensive corrosion to off side rear lower corner / outrigger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength extensive corrosion to rear of near side inner sill / sill / outrigger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength extensive corrosion to rear of off side inner sill / sill / outrigger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

other areas of underbody / chassis rusting or previously repaired

Pass 12 Mar 2021 158,461 miles

front brake pads wearing down

numerous areas of underbody / sills / chassis rusting, and off side inner sill and chassis outrigger areas rusted through

off side front lower swivel joint boot split

rear brakes out of balance but not quite enough to fail test (off side slow)

several areas of underbody / chassis have had previous repairs

windscreen scratched / marked in several areas

Pass 5 Mar 2020 150,273 miles

several areas of underbody / sills rusting through

Fail 11 Feb 2020 150,073 miles

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

Position lamp not working switch not operating without ignition on (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength extensive corrosion to underside / sides of off side front chassis rail from front corner all around to and including outrigger area behind wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front corner inside near side front turret area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

numerous other areas of underbody rusted through or previously repaired

sill panel areas rusting through in places

Pass 21 Jan 2019 139,462 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

trailer electrical socket will need attention

Pass 27 Jan 2018 131,700 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 122,301 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 122,283 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 120,473 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 120,473 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2015 119,650 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 119,650 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 116,750 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 116,750 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 114,071 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 112,698 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

underbody corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2010 101,614 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 92,244 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 74,932 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise inspection of offside front brake to identify rubbing noise

Fail 2 Jun 2008 74,932 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise inspection of offside front brake to identify rubbing noise

Pass 1 Jun 2007 53,540 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2007 53,540 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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 YPN is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BL53 YPN, 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 YPN is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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