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CE53 FYY

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

136,128 mi
Last recorded136,128 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 FYY
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2012 136,128 miles

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

both front top shock mounting stiff

o/s/r handbrake low reading

battary insecure

Fail 10 Dec 2012 136,096 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

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

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

both front top shock mounting stiff

battary insecure

Pass 28 Sep 2011 122,203 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pedal rubber worn

centre seatbelt clasp poorly positioned making belt difficult to operate

n/s washers not working - but o/s supplying enough liquid

o/s/r parking brake effort is greatly lower than n/s

oil leaks

parking brake very tight

power steering pipes corroded

rear leaf spring assisters / bump stops damaged

Fail 12 Sep 2011 121,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

engine oil leaks

o/f inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 29 Sep 2010 104,701 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 104,686 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 86,000 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 86,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 68,387 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 53,339 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 53,336 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 40,152 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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CE53 FYY is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 CE53 FYY, 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 CE53 FYY registered?

CE53 FYY is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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