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FD53 FOV

2003 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,629 mi
Last recorded103,629 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 FOV
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2013 103,629 miles

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

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

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

inner & outer sills coroded but all outside prescribed areas

small corrosion hole in r/h floor but outside prescribed area

Fail 14 Nov 2013 103,608 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

inner & outer sills coroded but all outside prescribed areas

small corrosion hole in r/h floor but outside prescribed area

Pass 28 Nov 2012 95,947 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 95,947 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 88,865 miles

Oil leak

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

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

both sides inner sills corroded but outside presribed areas

both sides rear discs rusty

l/h inner cv gaiter split

Pass 17 Nov 2010 81,961 miles

l/h front inner cv gaiter split

Pass 9 Nov 2009 71,175 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

l/h inner cv gaiter split

Pass 24 Nov 2008 62,444 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 52,845 miles

l/h inner cv gaiter split

l/h rear & both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 30 Nov 2006 43,699 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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FD53 FOV is a 2003 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FD53 FOV, 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 FD53 FOV registered?

FD53 FOV is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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