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BT53 ULU

2003 Citroen Relay

Gold Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

115,945 mi
Last recorded115,945 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 ULU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 115,945 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner upper arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner upper arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 114,401 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 114,396 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front subframe central mount area holed with corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front subframe mount holed with corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring mount/ sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 112,706 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing corroded, outside of 300mm zone (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 112,678 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing corroded, outside of 300mm zone (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 11,019 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 110,011 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected travelled past stop whilst conducting brake roller test (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 106,703 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 106,601 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top mounting area inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 103,719 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 103,719 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

both front inner wheel arch's has slight corrosion

unable to check both front wheel bearings due to binding

Pass 20 May 2019 101,286 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust back box in poor condition

Fail 20 May 2019 101,286 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 1 Jun 2018 97,457 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 97,417 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside sill corroded not in prescribed area

Pass 23 May 2017 93,807 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 93,807 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 87,684 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 87,684 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 May 2015 84,334 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 84,334 miles

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

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2014 80,248 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre cut in side wall cord not exposed

Pass 26 Apr 2013 75,771 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 75,677 miles

Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 16 May 2011
Pass 17 May 2010 74,643 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 74,643 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 72,720 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 72,416 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 71,212 miles

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

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 ULU is a 2003 Citroen Relay in Gold with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 BT53 ULU, 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 ULU is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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