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Citroën Relay

White · Diesel · 2004 · 2,179 cc

LB53 AXVMOT history

LB53 AXV is a white diesel Citroën Relay first used on 21 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 16 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 105,792 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Mar 2024
Mileage
105,792 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2023
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,025 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 AXV
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
21 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 AXV was last recorded at 105,792 miles on 17 Mar 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Mar 2023: 105,792 miles, lower than 165,771 miles on 25 Jan 2022.

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
165,771 miles · 25 Jan 2022
Average per year
4,025 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 105,792 miles
  • 2022 – 165,771 miles
  • 2020 – 105,657 miles
  • 2018 – 102,681 miles
  • 2016 – 95,108 miles
  • 2015 – 88,226 miles
  • 2014 – 82,945 miles
  • 2013 – 77,521 miles
  • 2012 – 73,354 miles
  • 2011 – 68,486 miles
  • 2010 – 62,972 miles
  • 2009 – 58,649 miles
  • 2008 – 55,284 miles
  • 2007 – 44,049 miles
  • 2006 – 39,600 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,792 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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.

  • Brake pedal wearing smooth

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,792 miles (-59,979)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    105,792 miles
    Test number
    742818017758
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  2. Pass165,771 miles (+60,114)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    165,771 miles
    Test number
    809250589514
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass105,657 miles3 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    105,657 miles
    Test number
    609803421177
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity both slightly damaged (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rearmost (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & 2-3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
  4. Fail105,657 miles (+254)2 repaired3 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,657 miles
    Test number
    141367571489
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity both slightly damaged (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rearmost (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & 2-3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass105,403 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    105,403 miles
    Test number
    999677773048
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both. (0.1 (b))
  6. Fail105,403 miles (+2,722)1 dangerous6 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,403 miles
    Test number
    293937994496
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking Rack. (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both. (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both. (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass102,681 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    102,681 miles
    Test number
    488517216316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail102,679 miles1 dangerous13 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,679 miles
    Test number
    779189709726
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting JACKING POINT (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting JACKING POINT (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL/DOORSTEP (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOther passenger door catch insecure REAR TAIL GATE (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorPassenger's seat with a defective structure wrong seat (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    854808007916
    • AdvisoryNearside inner and outer and outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside inner and outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside inner and outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake performance only just met requirements
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on underside
  10. Pass95,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    95,108 miles
    Test number
    488582144354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail95,108 miles (+6,882)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,108 miles
    Test number
    732509378215
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  12. Pass88,226 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    88,226 miles
    Test number
    266911725416
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Fail88,226 miles (+5,281)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,226 miles
    Test number
    298951625111
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass82,945 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    82,945 miles
    Test number
    986669224129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail82,912 miles (+5,391)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,912 miles
    Test number
    845656424185
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  16. Pass77,521 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    77,521 miles
    Test number
    269833393068
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  17. Fail77,521 miles (+4,167)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,521 miles
    Test number
    605963393044
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  18. Pass73,354 miles (+4,868)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    73,354 miles
    Test number
    885676212142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass68,486 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    68,486 miles
    Test number
    876993811103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail68,454 miles (+5,482)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,454 miles
    Test number
    606659101196
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  21. Pass62,972 miles (+4,323)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    62,972 miles
    Test number
    350785300186
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  22. Fail58,649 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,649 miles
    Test number
    224369819411
    • Repaired at testNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  23. Pass58,649 miles (+3,365)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    58,649 miles
    Test number
    754329319159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass55,284 miles (+11,235)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    55,284 miles
    Test number
    841473398133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass44,049 miles (+4,449)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    44,049 miles
    Test number
    254469697415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass39,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    39,600 miles
    Test number
    902018976226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 AXV

Does LB53 AXV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 AXV expired on 16 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 AXV?
The MOT on LB53 AXV expired on 16 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 AXV done?
LB53 AXV was recorded at 105,792 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2023, an average of 4,025 miles a year.
Has LB53 AXV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 AXV has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on LB53 AXV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Mar 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB53 AXV find?
LB53 AXV passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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