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DE53 LCU

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

110,094 mi
Last recorded110,094 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 LCU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 110,094 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 109,939 miles

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides rusted at leaf spring front mount points (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres on wear limit 215/75r16c

nearside floor badly rusted

slight movement in nearside front inner steering rack joint

Pass 31 Oct 2014 100,120 miles

surface corrosion to front crossmember

Fail 23 Oct 2014 99,912 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

surface corrosion to front crossmember

Pass 22 Oct 2013 90,111 miles

o/s/f lower wish bone bush slight wear

Fail 14 Oct 2013 89,900 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f lower wish bone bush slight wear

Pass 13 Nov 2012 82,335 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

emissions to low to read

offside rear lamp damaged

Fail 7 Nov 2012 82,176 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

emissions to low to read

offside rear lamp damaged

Pass 9 Nov 2011 75,451 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 75,447 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 75,406 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

injector blow

Pass 28 Oct 2010 69,569 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 69,569 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 61,142 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 61,141 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 48,360 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 48,351 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 39,064 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 28,210 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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DE53 LCU is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 DE53 LCU, 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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DE53 LCU is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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