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FD53 EOP

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,512 mi
Last recorded79,512 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 EOP
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2013 79,512 miles

Oil leak

drivers seatbelt slow to retrac back

engine management light on

nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

nearside outer sill damaged

offside door mirror damaged

offside headlight slightly insecure

rear exhaust mount split

unable to open the sliding door

Fail 28 Dec 2012 79,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

drivers seatbelt slow to retrac back

engine management light on

nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

nearside outer sill damaged

offside door mirror damaged

offside headlight slightly insecure

rear exhaust mount split

unable to open the sliding door

Pass 21 Dec 2011 72,039 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear lights damaged

drivers wing mirror damaged

engine management light on

oil filter leakin

Fail 13 Dec 2011 72,002 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear lights damaged

drivers wing mirror damaged

engine management light on

oil filter leakin

Pass 18 Nov 2010 60,637 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 60,631 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside door mirror cracked

Pass 9 Oct 2009 49,751 miles

o/s/r light unit damaged

Fail 9 Oct 2009 49,751 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

o/s/r light unit damaged

Pass 11 Nov 2008 41,858 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r light unit slight damage

Fail 10 Nov 2008 41,858 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

o/s/r light unit slight damage

Pass 13 Nov 2007 33,189 miles

o/s mirror damaged

spare wheel missing

Fail 8 Nov 2007 33,157 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

o/s mirror damaged

spare wheel missing

Pass 19 Oct 2006 24,564 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 24,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

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

os panel damage

spare wheel missing

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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FD53 EOP is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FD53 EOP, 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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FD53 EOP is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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