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Citroën Relay

White · Diesel · 2004 · 2,178 cc

LB53 AXPMOT history

LB53 AXP is a white diesel Citroën Relay first used on 23 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 49,289 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2026
Mileage
49,289 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,092 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 AXP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Relay
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,178 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 AXP was last recorded at 49,289 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,278 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
2,092 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 49,289 miles
  • 2024 – 46,978 miles
  • 2023 – 43,541 miles
  • 2022 – 42,074 miles
  • 2021 – 40,743 miles
  • 2019 – 37,575 miles
  • 2018 – 34,822 miles
  • 2016 – 31,710 miles
  • 2015 – 29,542 miles
  • 2013 – 28,900 miles
  • 2011 – 23,248 miles
  • 2010 – 20,962 miles
  • 2009 – 17,494 miles
  • 2008 – 14,747 miles
  • 2007 – 11,931 miles
  • 2006 – 9,770 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,289 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 29 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,289 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    49,289 miles
    Test number
    576130249159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail49,278 miles (+2,300)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,278 miles
    Test number
    470094342465
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass46,978 miles (+3,437)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    46,978 miles
    Test number
    415527849791
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass43,541 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    43,541 miles
    Test number
    582583338801
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail43,534 miles (+1,460)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,534 miles
    Test number
    968873183201
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop missing

  6. Pass42,074 miles (+1,331)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    42,074 miles
    Test number
    280034996331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) heavy knock when detecting play ( excessive)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear leaf spring bent
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass40,743 miles (+10)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    40,743 miles
    Test number
    136934950848
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both bump stops severely deteriorated

  8. Fail40,733 miles (+3,158)1 major3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,733 miles
    Test number
    507330884369
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both bump stops severely deteriorated

  9. Pass37,575 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    37,575 miles
    Test number
    566732115095
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail37,575 miles (+2,753)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,575 miles
    Test number
    764145404690
    • DangerousElectrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks trailer wiring (4.11 (c) (iii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected white light (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass34,822 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    34,822 miles
    Test number
    601220696138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail34,822 miles (+3,112)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,822 miles
    Test number
    857242881768
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass31,710 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    31,710 miles
    Test number
    835117468940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail31,708 miles (+2,166)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,708 miles
    Test number
    576128412848
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance BROKEN LENS SO WHITE LIGHT SHOWS TO REAR. (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance AND SHOWS WHITE LIGHT TO THE REAR (1.2.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass29,542 miles (+642)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    29,542 miles
    Test number
    417420295008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,900 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    28,900 miles
    Test number
    979629073130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/r bumpstop poor condition
    • NoteO/s handbrake cable casing poor condition
    • NoteSteering wheel aid fitted

  17. Fail28,900 miles (+5,652)6 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,900 miles
    Test number
    659679673198
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/r bumpstop poor condition
    • NoteO/s handbrake cable casing poor condition
    • NoteSteering wheel aid fitted

  18. Pass23,248 miles (+2,286)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    23,248 miles
    Test number
    829001661197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,962 miles (+3,468)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    20,962 miles
    Test number
    820258450222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,494 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    17,494 miles
    Test number
    412143859267
    • NoteMetal object in n\s\r tyre

  21. Fail17,494 miles (+2,747)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,494 miles
    Test number
    973213359206
    • Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • NoteMetal object in n\s\r tyre

  22. Pass14,747 miles (+2,816)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    14,747 miles
    Test number
    922971968209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass11,931 miles (+2,161)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    11,931 miles
    Test number
    354014367207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass9,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    9,770 miles
    Test number
    941613536363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 AXP

Does LB53 AXP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 AXP is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB53 AXP?
The MOT on LB53 AXP is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 AXP done?
LB53 AXP was recorded at 49,289 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 2,092 miles a year.
Has LB53 AXP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 AXP has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB53 AXP ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB53 AXP find?
LB53 AXP passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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