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BN03 LYW

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,878 mi
Last recorded122,878 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 LYW
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 122,878 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 120,631 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 119,436 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 119,427 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2010 116,494 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 106,385 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 95,856 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 90,228 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 71,439 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 71,439 miles

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

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

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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BN03 LYW is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BN03 LYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN03 LYW registered?

BN03 LYW is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is BN03 LYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 LYW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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