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BP52 AVR

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

159,826 mi
Last recorded159,826 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 AVR
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 159,826 miles

sills starting too corrode

Pass 22 Apr 2016 157,957 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 157,886 miles

Nearside Inner 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 Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing at strut area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 150,829 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 141,894 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 141,894 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 137,253 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Metal clutch pipe corroded

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

Rear brakes noisey

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 130,317 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Coolant level low

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

hyldraulic clutch metal pipe corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2012 130,317 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside 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 Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Coolant level low

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

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

hyldraulic clutch metal pipe corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2011 122,359 miles

metal brake pipes at front subframe corroding.

nearside front tyre low on edge.

rear tyres getting low.

Fail 14 Feb 2011 122,359 miles

Front Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

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

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

metal brake pipes at front subframe corroding.

nearside front tyre low on edge.

rear tyres getting low.

Pass 16 Feb 2010 114,218 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front upper exhaust heat sheild insecure.

nearside rear tyre bold on edge.

Fail 16 Feb 2010 114,218 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

front upper exhaust heat sheild insecure.

offside front brake pads low.

offside front tyre bold on edge.

Pass 6 Oct 2008 106,325 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 106,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 94,658 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 79,080 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 79,080 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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BP52 AVR is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BP52 AVR, 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 BP52 AVR registered?

BP52 AVR is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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