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FE53 UEC

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

113,057 mi
Last recorded113,057 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 UEC
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 113,057 miles

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

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

Offside outer sill corroded

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 Oct 2015 107,110 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 107,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 98,402 miles

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

Oil leak

crack in windscreen

Pass 29 Oct 2013 90,283 miles

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

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

both front strut suspension top mounts slightly stiff when turned by hand on lock to lock test

both rear suspension bump stops slightly deteriorated

centre exhaust slightly corroded

rear brake discs in slightly poor condition

various slight oil leaks

windscreen cracked out side of drivers view

Fail 17 Oct 2013 90,169 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

both front strut suspension top mounts slightly stiff when turned by hand on lock to lock test

both rear suspension bump stops slightly deteriorated

centre exhaust slightly corroded

rear brake discs in slightly poor condition

various slight oil leaks

windscreen cracked out side of drivers view

Pass 18 Oct 2012 82,748 miles

Battery insecure

Both front indicators slightly discoloured

Mid silencer outer skin deteriorating

Nearside front lower arm ball joint gaiter deteriorating

Nearside front lower arm forward bush worn

Offside shock absorber weeping

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 18 Oct 2011 75,362 miles

Both front outer cv boots slightly weeping grease

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

Coolant level low

Dampness on power steering rack around pinion oil seal

Nearside rear brake discs slightly deteriorated

Oil dampness on engine

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

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Rear silencer outer skin slightly deteriorated

Various small cuts in nearside rear tyre

Wipers starting to smear slightly

various small chips in windscreen

Pass 12 Oct 2010 67,350 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 62,010 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside rear service brake effort slightly slow to opperate compared to offside rear

offside front steering arm inner ball joint has slight play in

Pass 14 Oct 2008 55,024 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 45,465 miles

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

coolant level on minimum

possible grease weeping from nsf outer cv boot

Pass 27 Oct 2006 36,180 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 UEC is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UEC, 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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FE53 UEC is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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