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EK53 ZWU

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,941 mi
Last recorded111,941 miles
Recorded on25 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 ZWU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 May 2012 111,941 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 13 Apr 2011 102,029 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 102,018 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 86,286 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 74,754 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2009 74,745 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 45,572 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 12,824 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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EK53 ZWU is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EK53 ZWU, 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 EK53 ZWU registered?

EK53 ZWU is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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The MOT history for EK53 ZWU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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