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FP53 YUF

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,099 mi
Last recorded133,099 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 YUF
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 133,099 miles

both front inner wheel arches heavily corroded and holed around grommets

front brake imbalance borderline pass

offside inner and outer sills heavily corroded and holed in places

rear shock absorber casings heavily corroded

screen damaged in places

Fail 23 Apr 2018 133,098 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front inner wheel arches heavily corroded and holed around grommets

front brake imbalance borderline pass

offside inner and outer sills heavily corroded and holed in places

rear shock absorber casings heavily corroded

screen damaged in places

service overdue indicator is on

Pass 19 Apr 2017 128,266 miles

both front inner wheel arches heavily corroded and holed

general corrosion underneath

nearside handbrake lower effort than offside

offside front tyre close to legal limit

screen damaged in places

Fail 18 Apr 2017 128,266 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

both front inner wheel arches heavily corroded and holed

general corrosion underneath

offside front tyre close to legal limit

offside handbrake lower effort than nearside

screen damaged in places

Pass 26 Apr 2016 123,833 miles

chassis brace corroded & holed near weight compensator 320mm away

chassis corroded around radiator support

corrosion & holes rear valance

n/s/rear spring mount corroded

o/s/inner sill centre corroded & holed

rear shocker casing corroded

screen chipped boarderline pass

Pass 16 Apr 2015 117,633 miles

general underbody poor condition

nearisde front brake binding slightly

nearside front brake pads appear low

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

nearside rear inner sill heavily corroded and holed

offside inner rackend ball joint slight play

service overdue indicator on

Pass 16 Apr 2014 111,901 miles

front top shocker mounts part seized

rear pads appear low

rear tyres perished and close to legal limit

Fail 14 Apr 2014 111,900 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front top shocker mounts part seized

rear pads appear low

rear tyres perished and close to legal limit

Pass 12 Apr 2013 105,863 miles

both front upper strut mountings slightly stiff

front springs corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2013 105,863 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front upper strut mountings slightly stiff

front springs corroded

offside mirror glass in poor condition

service indicator light is on

Pass 14 Mar 2012 98,932 miles

offside front tyre close to legal limit

offside mirror glass in poor condition

Pass 4 Mar 2011 91,768 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 91,765 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 84,987 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 78,519 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 72,150 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 72,150 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 63,857 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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FP53 YUF is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FP53 YUF, 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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What year was FP53 YUF registered?

FP53 YUF is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 8 December 2003.

Is FP53 YUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP53 YUF shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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