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CT53 NFH

2003 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,465 mi
Last recorded95,465 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT53 NFH
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2024 95,465 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength both sides lower chassis rails rotten (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

corroded and welded throughout

Pass 20 Nov 2023 92,417 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 92,354 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 84,680 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis rails in front and behind subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both sides inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2022 84,666 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides chassis rails corroded behind and in front off subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 81,172 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Central non prescribed are outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 70,669 miles

Underside slightly corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2020 70,665 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Underside slightly corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2019 68,196 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 66,649 miles

Central Front clutch hydraulic pipe corroded

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both pipes (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both pipes (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Upper body damage

Fail 18 Sep 2018 66,649 miles

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

Central Front clutch hydraulic pipe corroded

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front brake hoses deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front brake hoses deteriorated

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Upper body damage

Fail 10 Sep 2018 66,616 miles

Central Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/70/15c 106/104r (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Lower Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury trim missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Front clutch hydraulic pipe corroded

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake hoses deteriorated

Nearside Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front brake hoses deteriorated

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Upper body damage

Pass 11 Sep 2017 64,408 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Sep 2017 64,408 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak ()

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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CT53 NFH is a 2003 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CT53 NFH, 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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CT53 NFH is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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