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EO53 ZPJ

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

284,750 mi
Last recorded284,750 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 ZPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 284,750 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Oct 2017 284,748 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Oct 2016 278,646 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Nov 2015 272,961 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 272,859 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Various places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Various places (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 265,097 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 257,358 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front inner wheel arches excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

nearside rear marker lamp not working

Pass 24 Oct 2012 249,987 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 249,604 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 240,418 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 204,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 230,257 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

engine oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2010 230,257 miles

Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.3.A.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2009 221,358 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 207,392 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 206,622 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 11 Oct 2007 184,311 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 160,685 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 160,685 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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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EO53 ZPJ is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EO53 ZPJ, 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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EO53 ZPJ is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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