MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,457 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of wheel - outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength to front of wheel arch - inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of wheel - inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of wheel - outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective centre mount missing (6.1.2 (a))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front shocker top mount/bearing seized
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear of wheel outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front shocker top mount/bearing seized
near and offside sills have been covered not allowing inspection
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
N/S & O/S FRONT STRUT TOPS CREAKING
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S & O/S INNER SILLS (5.2.6)
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak N/S FRONT (2.7.3)
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak O/S FRONT (2.7.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S REAR & Cords (4.1.E.1)
rear brake recording little or no effort O/S REAR (3.7.B.5a)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort O/S REAR (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings to rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Centre exhaust bracket missing
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Citroen Relay?
Based on 1,209,729 MOT tests across 108,809 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BN53 HRM is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 HRM, 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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BN53 HRM is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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