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DY53 YBB

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

32,808 mi
Last recorded32,808 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 YBB
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 32,808 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 30,943 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 30,943 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 30,820 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 30,820 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated noise when spinning wheel ,investigation required (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 30,664 miles

Offside Front Noise from wheel when rotated backwards

Fail 18 Oct 2022 30,663 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Noise from wheel when rotated backwards

Pass 4 Oct 2021 29,933 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively CLOSE TO FAILURE (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 14 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

noise when rotating offside front wheel

Pass 5 Oct 2020 29,653 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre 18 years old

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 29,223 miles

Nearside Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged reversing mirror ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 17 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

a vacuum hose detached and split

noise when rotating nearside front wheel

Fail 30 Sep 2019 29,223 miles

Nearside Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged reversing mirror ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 17 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

a vacuum hose detached and split

noise when rotating nearside front wheel

Pass 8 Oct 2018 28,877 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 28,182 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 28,172 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box section corroded within 30cm of o/s/r leaf spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 27,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

slight binding on o/s/r brake

Fail 23 Sep 2016 27,233 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers smearing and split on ends (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

slight binding on o/s/r brake

Pass 28 Sep 2015 26,432 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 24,357 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 23,320 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 21,620 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 20,937 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 18,956 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 18,956 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 17,154 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 17,132 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 16,063 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 14,842 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 14,842 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 12,343 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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DY53 YBB is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 DY53 YBB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY53 YBB registered?

DY53 YBB is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 18 October 2003.

Is DY53 YBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY53 YBB shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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