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Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting marked with yellow chalk (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner /outer sill marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting marked with yellow chalk (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner /outer sill marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting marked with yellow chalk (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting marked with yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
all steering and suspension component corroded under whale vehicle
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc outer surface very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc outer surface very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Corrosion on all power steering pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Lower side trim missing removed pins
Central Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Lower side trim missing removed pins
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner sill corroded but not in prescribed area
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
front suspension rusty
various plates welded to underside of vehicle
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear brake effort low
front suspension rusty
handbrake effort low
various plates welded to underside of vehicle
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
brake pipes corroded
corrosion around vehicle
exhaust rusty
lots of welding carried out
suspension components rusty
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))
Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
brake pipes corroded
exhaust system rusty
large amount of corrosion around chassis
lots of filter and fiber glass repairs in body
lots of welding repairs carried out
spare wheel missing
suspension components rusty
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Out rigger (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Quarter panel (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Quarter panel (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Cross member (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Wing (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Out rigger (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Quarter panel (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Quarter panel (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Cross member (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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)
Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill & arch area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch area & sill (2.4.A.3)
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
brake pedal rubber worn
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
both rear tyres are quite badly perished
nearside front jacking point is very badly corroded
rear exhaust is quite badly deteriorated
nearside rear back of side body/sill areacorroded,but not within 30cm of spring mount.
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
nearside rear back of side body/sill areacorroded,but not within 30cm of spring mount.
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
front jacking points slight corrosion
rear chassis slight corrosion
rear cross member slight corrosion
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear 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)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
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)
front jacking points slight corrosion
rear chassis slight corrosion
rear cross member slight corrosion
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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FG53 TVY is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.
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 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 TVY, 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 TVY is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 13 October 2003.
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