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EO53 BYL

2003 Citroen Relay

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

162,225 mi
Last recorded162,225 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 BYL
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 162,225 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers obscuring some components

Pass 10 Dec 2019 160,840 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 154,718 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive main chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive main chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 149,972 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer door sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 146,822 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

exhaust deterioted

Fail 6 Dec 2016 146,821 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

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

exhaust deterioted

Pass 3 Dec 2015 133,475 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

covers obscuring some components

exhaust system deterioted

rear passenger seat has one lap belt in addition to a 3 point inertia

Fail 2 Dec 2015 133,473 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

covers obscuring some components

exhaust system deterioted

Pass 5 Nov 2014 123,492 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 121,218 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 119,492 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Nearside and offside rear tyres surface cracking.

Nearside rear brake slightly greater then offside it appears the brake system may require adjustment/repair.

Spare bauld on edges.

Fail 21 Nov 2011 119,492 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside and offside rear tyres surface cracking.

Nearside rear brake slightly greater then offside it appears the brake system may require adjustment/repair.

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Spare bauld on edges.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 112,535 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 101,419 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 101,419 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 93,525 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 93,525 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 85,465 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 66,065 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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EO53 BYL is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EO53 BYL, 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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EO53 BYL is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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