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EA53 FXF

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

202,681 mi
Last recorded202,681 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 FXF
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 202,681 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

battery insecure

both front inner wheel arches corroded

slight roughness detected when rotating nearside front wheel

steering slightly stiff to operate

Fail 10 May 2016 202,631 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 May 2015 196,208 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust box corroded

front susp struts upper bearings tight

Fail 13 May 2015 196,208 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust box corroded

front susp struts upper bearings tight

Pass 9 May 2014 191,302 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust box corroded

front upper mac pherson strut bearings tight

Pass 9 May 2013 185,956 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/front shock absorber bearing plate seizing up

Fail 3 May 2013 185,956 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2012 179,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 169,447 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet stay damaged

o/s repeater lamp lens is missing but it has an orange bulb fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2011 169,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet stay damaged

Fail 6 Jan 2010 142,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 142,296 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 119,614 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 119,614 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 94,588 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

eye level stop lamp missing

Pass 20 Nov 2006 64,618 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 64,618 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Both front indicator bulbs getting white, advice replace in future.

Small pin hole in of/s/front/otter C.V gaiter, causing verry slight grease leak. Advice replace in future.

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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EA53 FXF is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 EA53 FXF, 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 EA53 FXF registered?

EA53 FXF is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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