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BT53 WZX

2003 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

64,306 mi
Last recorded64,306 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 WZX
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2018 64,306 miles

Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced several places, both sides sills, floor areas etc (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all underside and components corroded

o/s/f ABS sensor bolt missing but sensor secure

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

slight corrosion front brake discs

slight cracking n/s/f tyre

Pass 6 Nov 2017 63,193 miles

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

all underside and components corroded

o/s/f abs sensor bolt appears to have been snapped but sensor secure

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

slight corrosion front brake discs

Fail 25 Oct 2017 63,166 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded behind rear of o/s/r spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

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

all underside and components corroded

o/s/f abs sensor bolt appears to have been snapped but sensor secure

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

slight corrosion front brake discs

Pass 15 Nov 2016 62,513 miles

all underside corroded

exhaust box outer skin detriorated

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f tyre slightly cracked

o/s/f abs sensor secure but bolt appears to have been broken

Fail 10 Nov 2016 62,513 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective slow to return (5.2.5b)

rear brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

all underside corroded

coolant level low

exhaust box outer skin detriorated

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f tyre slightly cracked

o/s/f abs sensor secure but bolt appears to have been broken

Pass 15 Sep 2015 61,905 miles

all underside and components corroded

both wiper blades starting to split

centre exhaust outer skin deteriorated

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f tyre outer side walls showing slight cracks

slight bind both rear wheels

Fail 3 Sep 2015 61,892 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

all underside and components corroded

both wiper blades starting to split

centre exhaust outer skin deteriorated

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f tyre outer side walls showing slight cracks

Pass 3 Sep 2014 61,095 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake discs slightly corroded on inner edges

exhaust system slight corrosion

o/s/r sill slight corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2013 60,174 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 60,174 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 58,763 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 51,600 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 47,986 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 35,129 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 17,633 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 16,719 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 11,685 miles

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 WZX is a 2003 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BT53 WZX, 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 WZX is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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