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AV53 OJF

2003 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

120,280 mi
Last recorded120,280 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 OJF
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2017 120,280 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 113,860 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leaking

Fail 4 Jan 2016 113,842 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leaking

Pass 4 Dec 2014 107,544 miles

rear crossmember corroded

suspected coolant leak from radiator area

Fail 27 Nov 2014 107,459 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear crossmember corroded

suspected coolant leak from radiator area

Pass 23 Nov 2013 100,642 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 100,626 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 96,236 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 96,085 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

drivers seat belt minor fraying

underbody corrosion [numerous]

Pass 18 Nov 2011 83,782 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2010 74,855 miles

offside mirror repaired small part missing rear view ok

Fail 19 Nov 2010 74,745 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside mirror repaired small part missing rear view ok

Pass 29 Oct 2009 62,453 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 62,378 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 55,164 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 55,002 miles

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

baffles loose in front silencer

Pass 6 Nov 2007 45,566 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 34,238 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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AV53 OJF is a 2003 Citroen Relay in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AV53 OJF, 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 AV53 OJF registered?

AV53 OJF is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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