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DG53 EOM

2003 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

114,738 mi
Last recorded114,738 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 EOM
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2020 114,738 miles

Brake cable damaged frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nsf rear lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn osf lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering both front strut top mounting areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front both front brake flexis insecure

Pass 18 Sep 2019 110,363 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 105,129 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 105,129 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 98,854 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 98,854 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 93,423 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 93,328 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low on nearside (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 86,922 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 86,922 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring (3.4.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 79,332 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 72,470 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 72,444 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 66,480 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 66,467 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 60,640 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

has floor rails fitted to allow wheelchairs or more seats to be added

panel damage on o/s

Pass 21 Sep 2011 60,640 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

has floor rails fitted to allow wheelchairs or more seats to be added

panel damage on o/s

Pass 15 Sep 2010 54,235 miles

both number plates need changing soon

Pass 14 Sep 2009 46,855 miles

nearside centre door trim loose

Pass 4 Sep 2008 40,214 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 40,214 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 31,225 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 23,934 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 EOM is a 2003 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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