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FG53 TVP

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,216 mi
Last recorded172,216 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 TVP
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2011 172,216 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 160,468 miles

N/S/R and O/S/R front leaf spring fouls spring mounting slightly but does not have excess movement in either bush.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 13 May 2010 160,468 miles

N/S/R and O/S/R front leaf spring fouls spring mounting slightly but does not have excess movement in either bush.

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

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2009 150,629 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 129,836 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 108,184 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2006 78,073 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 78,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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 TVP is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FG53 TVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG53 TVP registered?

FG53 TVP is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 22 October 2003.

Is FG53 TVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG53 TVP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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