MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,269 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
all weld repairs undersealed
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
all weld repairs undersealed
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
corrosion to o\s and n/s inner front arches outside of prescribed area
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill areas (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill areas (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
corrosion to o\s and n/s inner front arches outside of prescribed area
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
nearside front tyre sidewall perished
nearside rear tyre sidewall perished
offside rear tyre sidewall perished
rear seatbelts not checked (wheelchair fitment)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
nearside front tyre sidewall perished
nearside rear tyre sidewall perished
offside rear tyre sidewall perished
rear seatbelts not checked (wheelchair fitment)
How Reliable is the Citroen Relay?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BX53 ADV is a 2003 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 BX53 ADV, 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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BX53 ADV is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 2 September 2003.
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