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DV53 NVK

2003 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

147,035 mi
Last recorded147,035 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 NVK
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2020 147,035 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced and outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced and outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2020 147,030 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill assembly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill assembly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 143,145 miles

surface corrosion on suspension components

Fail 18 Mar 2019 143,099 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 2 May 2018 148,053 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

under body corrosion and some repairs

Pass 20 Apr 2017 125,856 miles

BOTH LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES DEVELOPING SLIGHT PLAY

BOTH REAR INNER ARCHES BECOMING CORRODED / ROTTEN - WHERE BUMPER CORNERS MEET

GEAR BOX BECOMING NOISY - DIFF AREA

N/S/F BALL JOINT BOOT HAS PIN HOLE

O/S/F FOG LAMP INOP

SIGNS OF ENGINE OIL LEAK - REAR MAIN & FRONT CRANK SEAL

SIGNS OF PREVIOUS WELDING BEEN DONE - *ALOT OF*

UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS BECOMING SURFACE CORRODED - SOME AREAS TREATED

Fail 19 Apr 2017 125,791 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

N/S/F BALL JOINT BOOT HAS PIN HOLE

O/S/F FOG LAMP INOP

BOTH LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES DEVELOPING SLIGHT PLAY

BOTH REAR INNER ARCHES BECOMING CORRODED / ROTTEN - WHERE BUMPER CORNERS MEET

GEAR BOX BECOMING NOISY - DIFF AREA

SIGNS OF ENGINE OIL LEAK - REAR MAIN & FRONT CRANK SEAL

SIGNS OF PREVIOUS WELDING BEEN DONE - *ALOT OF*

UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS BECOMING SURFACE CORRODED - SOME AREAS TREATED

Pass 9 Dec 2016 121,931 miles

Nearside Inner SILL CORRODED BUT NOT AFFECTING BRAKING OR STEERING

Nearside Rear Inner ARCH CORRODED BUT NOT AFFECTING BRAKING OR STEERING

Nearside Rear Inner ARCH CORRODED BUT NOT AFFECTING BRAKING OR STEERING

Offside Front Inner ARCH CORRODED BUT NOT AFFECTING BRAKING OR STEERING

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 121,908 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing ball joint only held in with 3 bolts (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 121,878 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake rod locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded turret (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded behind front wheel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded turret (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember near load valve (3.3.A.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2015 121,364 miles

centre box outer skin insecure

corrossion to both sides inner and outer sills and front inner wheel arches

horn on seperate switch

slighht handbrake travel

slight oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 May 2011 337,058 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s front fog light missing

spare wheel missing

Fail 19 May 2011 337,058 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s front fog light missing

spare wheel missing

Pass 31 Aug 2010 335,280 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 335,280 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 319,298 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 309,422 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 268,559 miles

spare wheel carrier rattleing

Pass 11 Dec 2007 210,599 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 152,075 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 152,075 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 NVK is a 2003 Citroen Relay in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NVK, 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 NVK is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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