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BT53 LZP

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,611 mi
Last recorded59,611 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 LZP
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 59,611 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 58,130 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 56,738 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 55,494 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside outer sill slightly soft

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 51,830 miles

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

Rear next to brake load valve slightly corroded

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 48,934 miles

Central Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 45,784 miles

Offside Rear indicator faded

Pass 12 Nov 2014 42,128 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 37,658 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 37,586 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coolant level below min

engine oil level min level

headlamp aim checked as presented (no3 interior adjuster)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 34,967 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 34,801 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 30,880 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 27,126 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 22,022 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 18,736 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 15,133 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 15,033 miles

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

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 12,287 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 12,287 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

near side rear fog lamp inoperative

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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BT53 LZP 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 80%.

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 BT53 LZP, 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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BT53 LZP is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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