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CF53 EPU

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

77,578 mi
Last recorded77,578 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 EPU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 77,578 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 71,929 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear repairs covered with underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 66,730 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 60,733 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Jacking point corroded but not structural

underseal underneath all over

Fail 17 Jan 2022 60,733 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Jacking point corroded but not structural

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

underseal underneath all over

Pass 10 Feb 2021 58,782 miles

All underneath of vehicle corroded but not structural

Front subframe corroded

Offside Front Jacking point corroded but not structural

Fail 10 Feb 2021 58,782 miles

All underneath of vehicle corroded but not structural

Front subframe corroded

Offside Front Jacking point corroded but not structural

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 58,091 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 58,080 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Behind shock absorber (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross member behind rear most leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross member behind rear most leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 58,071 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded ferrules at steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting underside structure (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front slight misting of oil around o/s/f and n/s/f macpherson struts

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security various areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

areas of exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 22 Mar 2018 57,820 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 57,816 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 56,464 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

front cross member corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2015 55,076 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 52,430 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front inner chassis legs have slight corrosion

slight twist in n/s/r brake hose

Pass 13 Dec 2013 51,430 miles

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

n/s inner sill has advanced/excessive corrosion and requires repair

vehicle has advanced corrosion to both front inner wheel arch

Pass 11 Dec 2012 48,956 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2012 48,949 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 46,786 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 45,026 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 435,021 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 43,465 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 43,465 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 34,713 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 34,708 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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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CF53 EPU is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 CF53 EPU, 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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CF53 EPU is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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