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FN53 VYA

2003 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

76,182 mi
Last recorded76,182 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 VYA
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 76,182 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/f o/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/r o/s/r wheel arches rusty

Fail 12 Nov 2025 76,152 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced various points along inner sills and front arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near leaf spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced various points along inner sills and front arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near leaf spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both white (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corners of rear arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 59,270 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s/f o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/R O/S/R back panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/f o/s/f inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s/f o/s/f jacking point corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2024 59,263 miles

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill to foot step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded n/s/f o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/R O/S/R back panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/f o/s/f inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s/f o/s/f jacking point corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2023 59,214 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 59,214 miles

Offside Front Suspension strut inner wing top mounting area corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2022 59,213 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 59,155 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 59,015 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 58,990 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 58,978 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 58,581 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

vehicles outer body is showing signs of corrosion in around wheel arch areas

vehicles under body, sill to floor areas has had extensive welding carried out

Fail 7 Oct 2019 58,571 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner siil to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

vehicles outer body is showing signs of corrosion in around wheel arch areas

Pass 26 Oct 2018 58,186 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside and nearside sill to floor areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

vehicles outer body is showing slight corrosion around sills and wheel arch areas

vehicles underbody and chassis showing signs of slight corrosion

Fail 25 Oct 2018 58,175 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting offside front floor under wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering nearside sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2017 57,317 miles

coil spring corroded offside and nearside front (2.4.C.1b)

offside lower mirror cracked

vehicles underbody /chassis showing signs of slight corrosion and in places and has had welding carried out previously

Fail 16 Oct 2017 57,307 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside sill to floor near out rigger (6.1.B.2)

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

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

coil spring corroded offside and nearside front (2.4.C.1b)

offside lower mirror cracked

Pass 17 Oct 2016 56,257 miles

Oil leak sump ()

Pass 4 Nov 2015 54,478 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 54,478 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 52,968 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 52,968 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 52,578 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 52,577 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 50,979 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 50,979 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 49,618 miles

offside lower mirror broken

Pass 26 Oct 2010 46,495 miles

n/s inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 7 Nov 2009 43,798 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 43,798 miles

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

lower offside mirror broken

Pass 31 Oct 2008 35,654 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 29,289 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 29,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

signs of diesel leak n/s/f

Pass 6 Nov 2006 22,166 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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FN53 VYA is a 2003 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 FN53 VYA, 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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FN53 VYA is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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