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CF53 FGJ

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 FGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2014

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust mounting bracket corroded

Pass 29 May 2013 21,403 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on edge

Fail 28 May 2013 212,385 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 24 May 2012 185,250 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 185,225 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 157,329 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 157,301 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 126,529 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 126,506 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 116,904 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake has slight movement

slight drag to front brakes

Fail 24 Apr 2009 116,887 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake has slight movement

slight drag to front brakes

Pass 29 Apr 2008 112,131 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 112,131 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 112,111 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 83,620 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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CF53 FGJ is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FGJ, 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 CF53 FGJ registered?

CF53 FGJ is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 November 2003.

Is CF53 FGJ safe to buy?

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