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DH53 CMS

2003 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2009
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

104,150 mi
Last recorded104,150 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2008
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH53 CMS
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2008 104,150 miles

nearside top strut bearings starting to seize

offside top strut bearings starting to seize

Fail 6 Feb 2008 104,145 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

nearside top strut bearings starting to seize

offside top strut bearings starting to seize

Fail 24 Jan 2008 104,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside headlamp condensed but not affecting beam pattern

Windscreen lightly scored

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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DH53 CMS is a 2003 Citroen Relay in Red with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 DH53 CMS, 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 DH53 CMS registered?

DH53 CMS is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is DH53 CMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DH53 CMS shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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