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BN53 FHH

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

199,167 mi
Last recorded199,167 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2010
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 FHH
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2010 199,167 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

accident damage to n/s

steering pulls to right whilst driven advise steering be checked

Fail 7 Apr 2010 199,167 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

accident damage to n/s

steering pulls to right whilst driven advise steering be checked

Pass 5 Dec 2008 87,830 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Dec 2008 87,830 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Nov 2008 187,819 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 157,942 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 157,941 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 139,357 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 139,332 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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BN53 FHH is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 BN53 FHH, 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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What year was BN53 FHH registered?

BN53 FHH is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is BN53 FHH safe to buy?

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