MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,979 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside inner sill corroded - not prescribed area
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside inner sill corroded - not prescribed area
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
n/s mirror secured by tape, unable to adjust
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
n/s mirror secured by tape, unable to adjust
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
rear gearbox mount split
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Citroen Relay?
Based on 1,209,729 MOT tests across 108,809 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FD53 FRO is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 FD53 FRO, 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 FRO registered?
FD53 FRO is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 20 November 2003.
Is FD53 FRO safe to buy?
The MOT history for FD53 FRO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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