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FG53 ULL

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

211,307 mi
Last recorded211,307 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 ULL
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013 211,307 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 201,706 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 201,706 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Oct 2011

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)

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

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

power steering rack is damp but not leaking

Pass 17 Sep 2010 182,625 miles

both front inner wheel arches are corroded

both sets of front brake pipes have started to corrode

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 17 Sep 2010 182,625 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front inner wheel arches are corroded

both sets of front brake pipes have started to corrode

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 12 Sep 2009 178,305 miles

o/s/f brake pipe started to corrode

spare tyre flat

Fail 10 Sep 2009 178,300 miles

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

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

o/s/f brake pipe started to corrode

spare tyre flat

Pass 23 Sep 2008 172,809 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 172,809 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 146,008 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 145,985 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 118,060 miles

1.front brake discs worn low just on limit o/s front brake pads very low †2.slight bind on n/s rear brake †3.slight damage to o/s rear outer wheel rim †4.chips in n/s windscreen †5.front brake balance just on limit 24% †

6.n/s rear brake noisy

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 ULL is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ULL, 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 ULL is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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