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CE53 UFB

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

202,160 mi
Last recorded202,160 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 UFB
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2020 202,160 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit Battery lead (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Frontmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Drivers seat cushion damaged

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Light unit damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 190,845 miles

Drivers seat covering damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Light unit damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 190,845 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Drivers seat covering damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Light unit damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 177,495 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 177,408 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket bolt missing (2.4.B.6c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket bolt missing (2.4.B.6c)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and chassis (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside and nearside front tyres on legal limit

Pass 25 Jan 2017 167,117 miles

Extensive body corrosion

Slight movement in front wishbone bushes

Fail 21 Dec 2016 167,091 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside body support badly corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 155,123 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear lamp damaged but can function as intended

slight weep from number 2 injecter

Fail 8 Dec 2015 155,122 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear lamp damaged but can function as intended

slight weep from number 2 injecter

Pass 24 Dec 2014 142,209 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 14,863 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 123,965 miles

minor corrosion to body side

offside front wishbone inner front bush slight play

Pass 14 Dec 2012 106,414 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 96,367 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres have slight sidewall damage

front brake discs worn

Pass 30 Dec 2010 82,694 miles

both front flashers weak colour

Pass 15 Dec 2009 67,270 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 28,622 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 34,147 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 20,290 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 UFB is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CE53 UFB, 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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CE53 UFB is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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