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BN53 OSE

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

140,005 mi
Last recorded140,005 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2017 140,005 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x3 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x4 (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 135,293 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 135,293 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 131,290 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 131,290 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour all indicators showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 125,090 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 125,084 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 121,009 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 121,009 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 117,784 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2012 117,784 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2011 107,998 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 107,998 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 97,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 97,660 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 84,856 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 73,984 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 56,721 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 56,720 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 42,279 miles

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 OSE 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 55%.

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

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