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FE53 ECN

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

103,818 mi
Last recorded103,818 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 ECN
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2018 103,818 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2018 103,818 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 100,179 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 94,208 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 89,374 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 82,590 miles

Oil leak

offside front brake pads worn more than nearside front pads

Fail 13 Nov 2014 82,590 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Oil leak

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)

offside front brake pads worn more than nearside front pads

Pass 15 Nov 2013 75,501 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both rear tyres perished

centre brake light inop

Fail 15 Nov 2013 75,501 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both rear tyres perished

centre brake light inop

Pass 15 Nov 2012 69,447 miles

Centre brack light inop

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Slight damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 6 Oct 2011 62,888 miles

1 of 2 o/s/f brake hose badly chafed - recommend attention

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

rear footbrake efficiency seems low

Pass 12 Oct 2010 58,580 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

centre stop lamp not working,recommend attention

os outerrigger damaged

osr tyre perishing

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

staining on nsr shock absorber

Fail 11 Oct 2010 58,579 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

centre stop lamp not working,recommend attention

os outerrigger damaged

osr tyre perishing

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

staining on nsr shock absorber

Pass 19 Aug 2009 51,072 miles

Both Rear Tyres Perishing

Brake Warning Light On

N/S/R Shock Absorber Damp

Rear Brake Balance Poor

Fail 17 Aug 2009 51,072 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both Rear Tyres Perishing

Brake Warning Light On

N/S/R Shock Absorber Damp

Rear Brake Balance Poor

Pass 14 Aug 2008 44,430 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 32,188 miles

condensation in offside headlight, not affecting beam pattern

Pass 19 Sep 2006 28,387 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 28,387 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 ECN is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ECN, 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 ECN registered?

FE53 ECN is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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