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DN53 REC

2003 Citroen Relay

Yellow Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

73,950 mi
Last recorded73,950 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 REC
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 73,950 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both bsides (2.4.B.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 70,684 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 70,684 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 67,983 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 65,363 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 61,452 miles

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

brake pedal rubber split

front brake pipes after flexi pipes starting to corrode.

n/s headlight aim just on limit.

Fail 19 Feb 2014 61,428 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 constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

brake pedal split.

front brake pipes after flexi pipes starting to corrode.

n/s headlight aim just on limit.

Pass 20 Feb 2013 57,353 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 57,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 51,450 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 51,450 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 51,440 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 51,089 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 51,084 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 49,817 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 41,457 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 30,242 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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DN53 REC is a 2003 Citroen Relay in Yellow with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DN53 REC, 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 DN53 REC registered?

DN53 REC is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is DN53 REC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN53 REC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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