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FG53 TVK

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

247,432 mi
Last recorded247,432 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 TVK
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2012 247,432 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge

vehicle underside corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2012 247,430 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge

vehicle underside corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2012 247,425 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Corrosion in nearside inner sill

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 226,539 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Dec 2011 226,310 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Dec 2010 201,447 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 183,317 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 183,307 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 153,274 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 152,882 miles

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

N/S/F FLEXIBLE HOSE RUBBING

O/S/R OUTER HAND BRAKE CABLE CASING IN POOR CONDITION

PUNCTURE O/S/R TYRE

Fail 12 Dec 2007 109,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 109,503 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 105,290 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

brake servo vacuum hose take-offs badly chaffed

front no. plate postcode deteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2006 66,945 miles

front and rear brake discs lipped

vehicle done 882 miles since first test

Fail 28 Nov 2006 66,063 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front and rear brake discs lipped

rear leaf springs distorted

under body , suspension , steering and brake componants wet

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 TVK is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 TVK, 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 FG53 TVK registered?

FG53 TVK is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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