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BX53 ADV

2003 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

178,269 mi
Last recorded178,269 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 ADV
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 178,269 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

all weld repairs undersealed

Fail 3 May 2019 178,267 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 166,404 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 166,373 miles

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 ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 154,907 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 100,252 miles

corrosion to o\s and n/s inner front arches outside of prescribed area

Fail 16 Apr 2016 100,252 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 87,036 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 87,036 miles

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 80,336 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 80,004 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 72,564 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 72,544 miles

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)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 67,310 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 67,310 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)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 58,615 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 58,615 miles

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)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 48,010 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 34,775 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 29,851 miles

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)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 29,851 miles

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)

Pass 11 May 2007 25,119 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 17,544 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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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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What year was BX53 ADV registered?

BX53 ADV is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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