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BX53 AEA

2003 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,864 mi
Last recorded168,864 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2019 168,864 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

corrosion around all four wheel arches.

heavily under sealed under body.

offside and nearside front to rear sills corroded.

Fail 21 Dec 2019 168,864 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

heavily under sealed under body.

offside and nearside front to rear sills corroded.

Pass 7 Nov 2018 152,000 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front door check strap missing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre worn on edges ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

general under body corrosion steps repaired holes in sill not within seat belt annaorcy area

Pass 4 Oct 2017 145,839 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber bushes in poor condition

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

side step has been repaired but now there are holes in the floor and sill from repairs not withing seat belt annaorcy

Fail 3 Oct 2017 145,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber bushes in poor condition

Nearside passenger step insecure

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Dec 2016 140,290 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 140,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Front Inner Wheel Arch Corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Over Spray On Windscreen

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jun 2016 133,779 miles

Brake Pedal Rubber Wearing

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Outer CV Boot Slightly Leaking Grease

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Lower Gearbox Mounting Bush Wearing

Under Vehicle Been Under-Sealed

Fail 17 Jun 2016 133,776 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner Sill Lower Section Not Welded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner Sill Lower Section Not Welded (2.4.A.3)

Brake Pedal Rubber Wearing

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer CV Boot Slightly Leaking Grease

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Position Lights In-Operative With Vehicle Ignition Off

Rear Lower Gearbox Mounting Bush Wearing

Pass 15 Dec 2015 122,785 miles

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

Nearside Lower slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Lower slight corrosion

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 113,233 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 100,319 miles

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

air cleaner mountings deteriorated

power steering pipe bracket broken o/s/f but still secure

Pass 23 Jun 2014 90,466 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 82,715 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 82,713 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 72,176 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 65,186 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 65,184 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 56,935 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 56,411 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 43,351 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 23,634 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2010 23,586 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 7,423 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 37,199 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 37,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 May 2007 32,372 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 25,120 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 AEA is a 2003 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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