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FG53 JDX

2003 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,755 mi
Last recorded108,755 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 JDX
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2015 108,755 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing shock absorber housing silo (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing in several places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 100,025 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 100,021 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 91,530 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 91,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

vehicle tracking maybe defective

Pass 13 Dec 2012 84,418 miles

Centre Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both rear tyres are slightly deteiorated in the outer sidewalls

centre exhaust box deteriorated

nearside door mirror damaged

nearside front tyre worn on on the outer edge

offside front brake binding slightly

rear leaf springs are close to touching the bump stops

Fail 8 Dec 2012 84,395 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both rear tyres are slightly deteiorated in the outer sidewalls

centre exhaust box deteriorated

nearside door mirror damaged

nearside front tyre worn on on the outer edge

offside front brake binding slightly

rear leaf springs are close to touching the bump stops

Pass 12 Dec 2011 77,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

drivers front brake binding slightly

drivers rear bump stop close to touching the leafspring

Fail 10 Dec 2011 77,538 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

drivers front brake binding slightly

drivers rear bump stop close to touching the leafspring

Pass 6 Dec 2010 69,554 miles

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

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

Oil leak

iggnition barral faulty

rear brake application slightly uneven

rear bump stops close to touching leaf springs

Fail 4 Dec 2010 69,554 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

iggnition barral faulty

rear brake application slightly uneven

rear bump stops close to touching leaf springs

Pass 30 Oct 2009 61,182 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

os/r bump stop close to touching leaf spring

Fail 27 Oct 2009 61,090 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

os/r bump stop close to touching leaf spring

Pass 24 Oct 2008 55,426 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 55,424 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 48,024 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 48,010 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 48,010 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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FG53 JDX is a 2003 Citroen Relay in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FG53 JDX, 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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FG53 JDX is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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