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DG53 EOF

2003 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,516 mi
Last recorded95,516 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 EOF
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2017 95,516 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 30 cm of top mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 30 cm of top mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill 30 cm of seat behind drivers seat (5.2.6)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

battery lose

hand brake lever has side to side movement

sill behind side step has big rust hole n/s

Pass 28 Nov 2016 93,692 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 91,461 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Nov 2015 91,461 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering rad support cross member mount (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 85,452 miles

Oil leak

abs pump still runs when engine switched of.

Pass 2 Dec 2013 82,657 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 82,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 78,185 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly perished

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 73,814 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 69,595 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 69,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 64,608 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 64,608 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 55,739 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 55,737 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 45,638 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 34,427 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 EOF is a 2003 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EOF, 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 EOF registered?

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

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