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50+ data pointsMOT History
underside, structure and body repairs and heavy underseal , unable to fully assess
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
underside, structure and body repairs and heavy underseal , unable to fully assess
this vehicle has age related corrosion ,repairs and wear
this vehicle has been heavily undersealed
this vehicle has corrosion outside of the mot criteria
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Front Seat belt not functioning as intended middle (7.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing x3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear wheel arches rusted
advise n/s/f inner door handle removed and draw wire fitted does not impaired operation
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear exhaust box deteriorated
reverse lamps not working
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear exhaust box deteriorated
reverse lamps not working
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear exhaust box deteriorated
reverse lamps not working
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear exhaust box deteriorated
reverse lamps not working
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded, not structural
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded, not structural
Rear exhaust box deteriorated
reverse lamps not working
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded, not structural
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded, not structural
Rear exhaust box deteriorated
reverse lamps not working
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Reverse lamps not working
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Reverse lamps not working
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front inner wheelarch corroded
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front inner wheelarch corroded
exhaust deteratored
headlight levelling device not working
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front inner wheelarch corroded
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front inner wheelarch corroded
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
exhaust deteratored
headlight levelling device not working
head lamp levelling device removed
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded/holed not within a prescribed area
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded/holed not within a prescribed area
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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BX53 BVN is a 2004 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 2004 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 87,244 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 BVN, 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 22 years old, this Citroen Relay is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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BX53 BVN is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 January 2004.
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