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L17 BJH

2003 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

110,659 mi
Last recorded110,659 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 BJH
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 110,659 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 101,426 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 96,002 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside rear tyre presihed

Fail 30 Sep 2014 96,000 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside rear tyre presihed

Pass 5 Jul 2013 88,886 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 88,883 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 82,554 miles

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

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 74,797 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 74,453 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 67,472 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 67,203 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 58,646 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 58,334 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 49,489 miles

num plates starting to degrade water marked

Fail 25 Feb 2008 49,489 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

num plates starting to degrade water marked

Fail 28 Feb 2007 36,787 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

body damage

brake discs worn

drivers door check strap broken

noise from drive belt area

o/s/r door check strap broken/damaged

screen scratched

slight corrosion on exhaust

Pass 28 Feb 2007 36,787 miles

body damage

brake discs worn

drivers door check strap broken

noise from drive belt area

o/s/r door check strap broken/damaged

screen scratched

slight corrosion on exhaust

Pass 1 Mar 2006 23,041 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 23,041 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

front tyres on 3mm

o/s/r quarter panel trim missing

rear of vehicle damaged

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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L17 BJH is a 2003 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 L17 BJH, 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 L17 BJH registered?

L17 BJH is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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