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AV53 LRA

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,916 mi
Last recorded100,916 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 LRA
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 100,916 miles

nearside front inner sill corroded.

offside front chassis corroded.

offside front outer sill panel corroded.

rear brake compensator linkage partially seized.

Pass 5 May 2016 96,841 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear, and all rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside and nearside rear brake discs corroding.

underbody corrosion.

Fail 7 Apr 2016 96,460 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill panel (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/ wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/ wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear, and all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

offside and nearside front and rear brake discs corroding.

various underbody corrosion.

Pass 2 Apr 2015 91,871 miles

offside and nearside front to rear inner sills corroded.

Pass 25 Apr 2014 86,858 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 85,144 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2013 85,144 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 82,897 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

clutch very high needs replacing

Pass 22 Nov 2010 79,694 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 79,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 75,777 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 60,810 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 47,341 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 34,512 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 34,512 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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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AV53 LRA is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV53 LRA, 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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AV53 LRA is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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