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Citroën Relay

White · Diesel · 2004 · 2,179 cc

LB53 AXRMOT history

LB53 AXR is a white diesel Citroën Relay first used on 20 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 19 Jun 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 115,617 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Jun 2023
Mileage
115,617 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2023
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,819 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 AXR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Relay
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,179 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
20 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB53 AXR was last recorded at 115,617 miles on 29 Jun 2023, 9,084 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Feb 2012: 49,838 miles, lower than 118,552 miles on 6 Feb 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
106,533 miles · 20 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
9,084 miles
Average per year
5,819 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 115,617 miles
  • 2022 – 106,533 miles
  • 2021 – 96,699 miles
  • 2020 – 86,821 miles
  • 2019 – 81,512 miles
  • 2018 – 76,157 miles
  • 2016 – 70,254 miles
  • 2015 – 62,340 miles
  • 2014 – 56,910 miles
  • 2013 – 52,850 miles
  • 2012 – 49,838 miles
  • 2011 – 42,164 miles
  • 2010 – 40,092 miles
  • 2009 – 35,079 miles
  • 2008 – 29,023 miles
  • 2007 – 23,212 miles
  • 2006 – 18,394 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail115,617 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorbers missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorIntegral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced rear crossmember over axil not welded all round (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassie leg (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened mount under drivers feet (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassie leg (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassie under drivers seat (6.1.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail115,617 miles (+9,084)3 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,617 miles
    Test number
    592083206267
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorbers missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorIntegral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced rear crossmember over axil not welded all round (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassie leg (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened mount under drivers feet (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassie leg (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassie under drivers seat (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass106,533 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    106,533 miles
    Test number
    836341379385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail106,472 miles (+9,773)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,472 miles
    Test number
    370854699232
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount at crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear subframe mount at chassie (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired shock mount at crossmember patch not welded all round (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass96,699 miles (+49)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    96,699 miles
    Test number
    529729859118
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Fail96,650 miles (+9,829)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,650 miles
    Test number
    694359920043
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass86,821 miles (+5,309)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    86,821 miles
    Test number
    216164798547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass81,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    81,512 miles
    Test number
    864175347681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail81,512 miles (+5,355)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,512 miles
    Test number
    335942533252
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded comp valve (1.1.21 (e) (i))

  9. Pass76,157 miles (+5,903)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    76,157 miles
    Test number
    658650922405
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass70,254 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    70,254 miles
    Test number
    810327092585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail70,236 miles (+7,896)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,236 miles
    Test number
    704324058344
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass62,340 miles (+5,430)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    62,340 miles
    Test number
    185941735144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,910 miles (+9)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    56,910 miles
    Test number
    255028424158
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail56,901 miles (+4,051)1 failure5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,901 miles
    Test number
    185276024188
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass52,850 miles (+3,012)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    52,850 miles
    Test number
    278446743029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,838 miles (-68,714)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    49,838 miles
    Test number
    896801842064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail118,552 miles (+76,388)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,552 miles
    Test number
    239757732003
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass42,164 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    42,164 miles
    Test number
    155692441038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRearbeam bump stops worn

  19. Fail42,164 miles (+2,072)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,164 miles
    Test number
    175936931431
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRearbeam bump stops worn

  20. Pass40,092 miles (+5,013)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    40,092 miles
    Test number
    422429180181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    35,079 miles
    Test number
    452419789162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail35,079 miles (+6,056)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,079 miles
    Test number
    643639989171
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass29,023 miles (+5,811)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    29,023 miles
    Test number
    212739588430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,212 miles (+4,818)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    23,212 miles
    Test number
    350699297112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    18,394 miles
    Test number
    722726986289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 AXR

Does LB53 AXR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 AXR expired on 19 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 AXR?
The MOT on LB53 AXR expired on 19 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 AXR done?
LB53 AXR was recorded at 115,617 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2023, an average of 5,819 miles a year.
Has LB53 AXR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 AXR has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 AXR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Feb 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB53 AXR find?
LB53 AXR failed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2023 with 3 dangerous defects and 7 major defects: nearside front upper suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wing; nearside rear shock absorbers missing; offside rear shock absorbers missing, and 7 more.

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