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FE53 EAF

2003 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,471 mi
Last recorded121,471 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 EAF
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 121,471 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 108,184 miles

2 rear indicators showing white slightly

front nearside indicator showing white light

top brake light not working

Fail 21 Nov 2014 108,184 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

2 rear indicators showing white slightly

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front nearside indicator showing white light

slight crack in front screen

top brake light not working

Pass 2 Dec 2013 92,220 miles

N/S/R Tyre cracking sidewall

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 83,571 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 75,678 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 75,678 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 67,450 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 67,450 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 51,728 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 43,193 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 32,154 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

hand brake cable corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2007 32,154 miles

hand brake cable corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2006 24,290 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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FE53 EAF is a 2003 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FE53 EAF, 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 FE53 EAF registered?

FE53 EAF is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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