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CF53 BVC

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

159,399 mi
Last recorded159,399 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 BVC
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 159,399 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 159,398 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s outer sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s outer sills (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 151,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 135,677 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

coolent level low

Pass 12 Nov 2012 122,221 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 109,781 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 97,142 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 85,798 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 70,943 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 57,994 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 46,436 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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CF53 BVC is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 CF53 BVC, 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 CF53 BVC registered?

CF53 BVC is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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