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DG53 EOK

2003 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

135,731 mi
Last recorded135,731 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2019 135,731 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis around abs valve mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded wing around brake flexi mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body around spring shackle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 126,252 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 126,183 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 125,736 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 124,142 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 122,168 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 121,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 121,751 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 116,124 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 116,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 108,213 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 108,213 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 95,135 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 95,135 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 79,411 miles

Centre brake light not working

Front no plate starting to delaminate

Fuel pipes bulging (may burst)

Handbrake warning light not working

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

Offside rear tail light lamp cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Sep 2008 79,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Centre brake light not working

Front no plate starting to delaminate

Fuel pipes bulging (may burst)

Handbrake warning light not working

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

Offside rear tail light lamp cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 65,403 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 65,403 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 46,595 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 EOK is a 2003 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EOK, 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 EOK registered?

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

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