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FP53 YUG

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

88,378 mi
Last recorded88,378 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 88,378 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 88,378 miles

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

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2017 86,143 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 84,269 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s & o/s (2.7.3)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 79,214 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 79,214 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 76,495 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 76,489 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 75,732 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 73,825 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 73,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 71,855 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 71,855 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 71,072 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 71,070 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 68,884 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 68,884 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Feb 2009 68,868 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 61,637 miles

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

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 YUG is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FP53 YUG, 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 YUG registered?

FP53 YUG is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 9 December 2003.

Is FP53 YUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP53 YUG shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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