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DV53 AWZ

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

149,154 mi
Last recorded149,154 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 AWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 149,154 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 149,128 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 148,185 miles

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

Spare tyre, flat

Fail 25 Oct 2013 147,989 miles

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

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

Spare tyre, flat

Pass 10 Apr 2012 141,092 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 141,052 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 133,821 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 133,808 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 113,337 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 100,774 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 100,752 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 83,668 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 61,885 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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DV53 AWZ is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DV53 AWZ, 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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DV53 AWZ is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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