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AF53 OBD

2003 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

54,929 mi
Last recorded54,929 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 OBD
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 54,929 miles

Nearside Front lower ball joint slight play

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front discs corroded on faces

several areas of surface corrosion but not holed

Fail 12 Oct 2020 54,527 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner valance (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front lower ball joint slight play

front discs corroded on faces

several areas of surface corrosion but not holed

Fail 18 Nov 2019 54,510 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill holed with corrosion just outside prescribed seat belt mountings

Pass 8 Nov 2018 52,326 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 52,263 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 50,212 miles

Nearside Front headlight slight condensation.

Nearside Front inner wheel arch liner clips missing.

Offside Rear light lens slight damage at side.

Fail 17 Oct 2017 50,300 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front headlight slight condensation.

Nearside Front inner wheel arch liner clips missing.

Offside Rear light lens slight damage at side.

Pass 17 Oct 2016 46,623 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in lens (1.7.5a)

engine coolant just below minimum

nearside front sill dented close to jacking point

Pass 27 Oct 2015 43,632 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 40,265 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 40,265 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

centre stop light not working

Fail 5 Nov 2013 38,043 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 38,043 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 34,290 miles

Nearside wiper is starting to split.

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 34,290 miles

Nearside wiper is starting to split.

Pass 7 Nov 2011 31,414 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 31,414 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear brakes have slight bind.

Pass 31 Aug 2010 28,262 miles

Both rear brakes are binding.

Pass 10 Sep 2009 24,869 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 21,593 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 19,085 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 14,082 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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AF53 OBD is a 2003 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AF53 OBD, 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 AF53 OBD registered?

AF53 OBD is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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