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CF53 HRJ

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,153 mi
Last recorded129,153 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2008
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2008 129,153 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 129,152 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

N/S FRONT ABS WIRING FOULING DRIVESHAFT

Pass 13 Dec 2007 113,943 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 113,943 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2006 86,438 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 52,755 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 52,745 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 HRJ is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HRJ, 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 HRJ registered?

CF53 HRJ is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 17 December 2003.

Is CF53 HRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF53 HRJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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