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BN53 MMV

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,243 mi
Last recorded159,243 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2021 159,243 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 135,113 miles

exhaust silencer corroded

Front metal pipes on steering rack corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside wiring under vehicle poorly routed and secured

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper top strut bearing rough

Fail 12 Jul 2019 135,061 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill at front leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills at rear leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front metal pipes on steering rack corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside wiring under vehicle poorly routed and secured

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper top strut bearing rough

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2018 122,487 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front chassis leg inadequately repaired and corroded

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust box corroded

corrosion to inner sills

front radiator support cross member corroded and holed not a prescribe area

Fail 18 Jul 2018 122,485 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger area more than 1 place (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch more than 1 place (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front chassis leg inadequately repaired and corroded

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust box corroded

corrosion to inner sills

front radiator support cross member corroded and holed not a prescribe area

Pass 28 Jun 2017 113,334 miles

Nearside Front Jacking point corroded

Offside Front Jacking point corroded

Offside Front Outer lower sill corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn on raised edges

Offside Rear Outrigger corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2016 107,045 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front chassis corroded

Near side front wheel slightly restricted

Steering column uj gator deteriorated

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 107,035 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front chassis corroded

Near side front wheel slightly restricted

Steering column uj gator deteriorated

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 104,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 4 Dec 2013 101,063 miles

Offside outer cv boot weaping grease

Rear exhaust system slightly corroded

Steering column bush split

Fail 27 Nov 2013 101,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Handbrake travel high

Nearside rear tyre on 3mm tread and perished

Offside outer cv boot weaping grease

Rear exhaust system slightly corroded

Steering column bush split

Pass 31 Oct 2012 97,122 miles

Airbag warning light on

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre on 3mm tread

Pass 7 Sep 2011 92,434 miles

Airbag warning light on

All 4 tyres perished

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front and nearside rear valve stems badly perished

Offside front brake slightly binding

Fail 25 Aug 2011 92,426 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Airbag warning light on

All 4 tyres perished

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front and nearside rear valve stems badly perished

Offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 22 Jun 2010 85,515 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 75,835 miles

o/s front wheel rim rusty

Fail 17 Jun 2009 75,828 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s front wheel rim rusty

Pass 17 Jun 2008 69,432 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 51,350 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 51,346 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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 MMV 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 60%.

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 MMV, 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 MMV is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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