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FJ53 WJN

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,903 mi
Last recorded78,903 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 WJN
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2018 78,903 miles

Brake cable damaged marked (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Inner Body insecure sill marked (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Body insecure sill marked (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering marked (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill not fully welded (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering marked (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill not fully welded (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

rear seats missing been a mini bus

this is very dangerous to drive

Pass 26 Sep 2017 77,504 miles

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2017 77,502 miles

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

Nearside Outer 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper inner wing (2.4.A.3)

o/s n/s inner and outer sills corroded

o/s n/s inner and outer sills corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2016 75,900 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 75,900 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill box section corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings corroded by jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings box section corroded rear (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis corroded by radiator and oil cooler bottom mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings corroded by jacking point front (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheelarch corroded by spring (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings box section rear (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings hole by box section and plate (6.1.B.2)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside side door damaged

Fail 27 Sep 2016 75,834 miles

Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside and offside inner sills have patches SPOT-WELDED along entire lenth (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings box section adjacent to spring hanger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings adjacent to sub-frame mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings box section adjacent to spring hanger (6.1.B.2)

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

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE OF VEHICLE

SEATS HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM REAR OF VEHICLE

Pass 28 Sep 2015 73,760 miles

seats removed 12passenger seats remaining

Pass 3 Feb 2015 70,423 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 70,423 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 70,355 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system is deteriorated

front cross member support is corrodded .

nearside front outer cv boot is leaking grease

nearside rear wing section body panelling is rusted through . offside outer body sill is holed outside prescribed areas . nearside rear outer body sill is holed outside prescribed areas .

offside rear indicator fading to white

strong advise - nearside closing panel front to rear section is corrodded to excess not considered to be structural as vehicle has chassis section which supports rear suspension mounting point & seat belt mounts . .

Pass 5 Dec 2013 64,422 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front cross member support is heavily corrodded

interior mirror not fitted

offside front wiper blade rubber is split at end

offside rear closing panel section & nearside rear closing panel section is corrodded to excess but not considered to be supportive or structural

rear exhaust silencer box is deteriorated.

rear suspension ride height lower than expected

Fail 29 Nov 2013 64,390 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front cross member support is heavily corrodded

interior mirror not fitted

offside front wiper blade rubber is split at end

offside rear closing panel section & nearside rear closing panel section is corrodded to excess but not considered to be supportive or structural

rear exhaust silencer box is deteriorated.

rear suspension ride height lower than expected

Pass 6 Nov 2012 55,640 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front cross - member support is heavily corrodded .

nearside rear indicator fading to white .

offside rear closing panel section & nearside rear closing panel section corrodded to excess but not considered to be supportive or structural .

rear exhaust silencer box is deteriorated .

Pass 28 Jul 2011 50,576 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both sides front & both sides rear brake discs rusted on inner surfaces reducing braking area

heavy corrossion formed at both sides rear closing panels not considered to be excessive

Pass 28 Jul 2010 42,533 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 42,533 miles

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 32,908 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 28,102 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 23,216 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 19,024 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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FJ53 WJN is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FJ53 WJN, 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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FJ53 WJN is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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