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BUI 328

2003 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

191,505 mi
Last recorded191,505 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUI 328
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2011 191,505 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 191,408 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 172,174 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 172,174 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 152,003 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 152,000 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 May 2008 148,169 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 27 May 2008 148,169 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 148,167 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2007 141,346 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 141,336 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front 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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BUI 328 is a 2003 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 BUI 328, 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 BUI 328 registered?

BUI 328 is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 15 July 2003.

Is BUI 328 safe to buy?

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