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BN53 VYR

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

137,010 mi
Last recorded137,010 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 137,010 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.2.6)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

front discs slightly worn

front subframe corroded but not considered excessive

full exhaust slightly corroded

slight play in n/f and o/f top strut mounts

vehicle from underneath has slight corrosion all over

Pass 3 Jun 2016 136,884 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 136,883 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 May 2015 135,470 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 135,381 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 130,465 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 130,441 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 113,360 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 101,364 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 87,373 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2009 88,588 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 73,446 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 62,430 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 VYR is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VYR, 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 VYR registered?

BN53 VYR is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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