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120,677 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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underside covered in underseal
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Underside of vehicle has slight corrosion
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
radiator lower panel corroded
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
front cross member surface corroded
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
front cross member surface corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
corrosion front of vehicle
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both sides rear box section corroded
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
both sides rear box section corroded
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
n/s/f strut top bearing stiff in operation
Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak
boot on steering uj worn
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
boot on steering uj worn
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
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BN53 HSY is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 HSY, 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 HSY is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 2 September 2003.
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