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BN53 HRZ

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

129,348 mi
Last recorded129,348 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 129,348 miles

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

n/s/f top mount stiff

silencer deteriorating

Fail 17 Sep 2018 129,348 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/f top mount stiff

silencer deteriorating

Pass 15 Sep 2017 127,884 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

slight roughness to n/s/f strut top mount

Pass 20 Sep 2016 126,125 miles

Nearside Front inner wing corroaded

Nearside inner sill corroaded

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

Offside Front nail in tyre

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 124,054 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 124,036 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 121,387 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 117,948 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 114,533 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 111,445 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 111,435 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 108,533 miles

nearside inner drive boot split

Fail 22 Sep 2010 108,428 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside inner drive boot split

Pass 8 Sep 2009 101,212 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 101,042 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 89,731 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 80,708 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 74,902 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 74,902 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.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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BN53 HRZ is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 BN53 HRZ, 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 HRZ registered?

BN53 HRZ is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is BN53 HRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 HRZ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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