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DG53 EOD

2003 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

82,845 mi
Last recorded82,845 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 EOD
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2020 82,845 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front tyres perished beween tread

outer sills corroded front both sides

Pass 14 Dec 2018 79,577 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 75,700 miles

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

Nearside Inner sill corroded to holes

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

Offside Inner sill corroded to holes

Fail 20 Oct 2017 75,689 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Inner sill corroded to holes

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

Offside Front Lower ball joint fastener missing [of four]

Offside Inner sill corroded to holes

Pass 23 Sep 2016 73,382 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 65,498 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 65,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill corroded within 30 cms of spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 57,248 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear inner cill holed

Fail 9 Sep 2014 57,248 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear inner cill holed

Pass 16 Sep 2013 49,846 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 44,942 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 43,337 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 41,311 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 37,808 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2009 37,806 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 33,293 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 33,291 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 27,266 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 89,771 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 17,538 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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DG53 EOD is a 2003 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DG53 EOD, 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 DG53 EOD registered?

DG53 EOD is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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