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BX53 AYW

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,101 mi
Last recorded96,101 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 AYW
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2011 96,101 miles

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

front brakes juddering

high level brake light not working

passenger door mirror missing

Fail 12 Oct 2011 96,101 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

front brakes juddering

high level brake light not working

passenger door mirror missing

Pass 21 Oct 2010 83,804 miles

ADVISE NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO LIMIT INDICATORS

ADVISE NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS PERISH CRACKS, SUITABLE AT TIME OF TEST

ADVISE OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS PERISH CRACKS(SUITABLE AT TIME OF TEST)

ADVISE SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK

ADVISE SLIGHT WIPERBLADE MARKS, NOT IN SWEPT AREA ZONES

Pass 13 Oct 2009 70,791 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f wheelbearing showing sign of wear.

Pass 10 Oct 2008 49,224 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 48,959 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 30,445 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 19,348 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 AYW is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AYW, 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 AYW is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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