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DA53 GKU

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

140,160 mi
Last recorded140,160 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 GKU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 May 2025 140,160 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 140,079 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 139,836 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2023 139,807 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

slight smoke from exhaust

Pass 21 Jun 2022 139,265 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 138,078 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 136,054 miles

n/s/f shocker damp

Pass 25 Jun 2019 134,768 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 134,699 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 134,547 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 134,393 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 134,334 miles

both o/s/f and n/s/f top flexy hose ferrules corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2015 134,334 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

both o/s/f and n/s/f top flexy hose ferrules corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2013 133,783 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 133,565 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 132,949 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 132,949 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 131,180 miles

o/s/f pads getting thin

Pass 6 Jan 2010 129,694 miles

front discs slightly worn

front indicators faded

front pads getting low

offside front strut top bearing slightly rough

stone chips windscreen

Pass 19 Jan 2009 127,886 miles

front pads low

offside rear disc corroded

stone chip winscreen less than 40mm

Pass 16 Jan 2008 126,012 miles

Front & Rear brake pads are low

Pass 5 Jan 2007 123,996 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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DA53 GKU is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DA53 GKU, 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 DA53 GKU registered?

DA53 GKU is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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