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CE53 WPV

2003 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,512 mi
Last recorded120,512 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 WPV
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 120,512 miles

several areas of underside corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2016 120,512 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking flexi (3.6.A.1)

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

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

several areas of underside corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2015 112,678 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 112,673 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 106,669 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 97,416 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 85,821 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 85,807 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 76,100 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 75,993 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 68,360 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 68,274 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 59,168 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 51,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 42,407 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 31,387 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 WPV is a 2003 Citroen Relay in Red with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CE53 WPV?

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What year was CE53 WPV registered?

CE53 WPV is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is CE53 WPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 WPV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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