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DG53 OXK

2003 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,104 mi
Last recorded81,104 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 OXK
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2011 81,104 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

front uneven tyre wear

Fail 19 Apr 2011 80,434 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

front tyre uneven wear

Fail 13 Apr 2011 80,428 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

front tyre uneven wear

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 77,569 miles

Oil leak

center brake light not working

Fail 13 Apr 2010 77,569 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

center brake light not working

Pass 4 Sep 2006 66,376 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 OXK is a 2003 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OXK, 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 OXK registered?

DG53 OXK is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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