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FG53 TWA

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

186,222 mi
Last recorded186,222 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 TWA
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 186,222 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake only just meets required performance

Pass 4 May 2018 178,523 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

handbrake only just met the requirements

Pass 13 Apr 2017 172,308 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 172,308 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 169,048 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front chassis slightly corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

parking brake only just met the requirment

Pass 3 Mar 2015 168,336 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 168,294 miles

engine management lamp on

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

centre exhaust mounting broken

corrosion forming in rear outriggers

corrosion in both rear inner sills

Fail 9 Dec 2013 168,294 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

centre exhaust mounting broken

corrosion forming in rear outriggers

corrosion in both rear inner sills

engine management lamp on

Pass 10 Dec 2012 168,285 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine managment lamp illuminated

rear cross member and outer sills corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2012 168,284 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine managment lamp illuminated

rear cross member and outer sills corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2011 167,072 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 166,833 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 160,444 miles

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

Offside 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)

Fail 11 Nov 2010 160,444 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside 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 30 Oct 2009 153,089 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 36,384 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 109,904 miles

o.s. c.v. boot showing signs of wear.

power steering pipe bracket broken.

Pass 22 Sep 2006 80,715 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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FG53 TWA is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 TWA, 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 TWA is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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