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BX53 ADZ

2003 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,372 mi
Last recorded126,372 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 126,372 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 122,232 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 122,223 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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 117,474 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Floor cross support corroded but not within prescribed area or affecting structural integrity (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 117,474 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Floor cross support corroded but not within prescribed area or affecting structural integrity (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 113,610 miles

Front tyres are wearing on edges

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Jul 2016 113,388 miles

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

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Front tyres are wearing on edges

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jul 2015 97,223 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 90,070 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 77,940 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 66,279 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 48,931 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 29,428 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 18,551 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 15,664 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 12,792 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 12,792 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 10,135 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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 ADZ is a 2003 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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