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BT03 RKA

2003 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

186,363 mi
Last recorded186,363 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 RKA
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 186,363 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 186,363 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 174,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion cill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion cill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 173,465 miles

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 Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded complete back panel (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 163,273 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 154,800 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 154,286 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2013 154,286 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2012 134,155 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 115,015 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 115,015 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 94,715 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 94,715 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 69,893 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 50,795 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 49,138 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 38,404 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 30,443 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 30,443 miles

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

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

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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BT03 RKA is a 2003 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BT03 RKA, 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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BT03 RKA is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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