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FP53 YVM

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

173,560 mi
Last recorded173,560 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2015 173,560 miles

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

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all over (6.1.A.1)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all over (6.1.B.2)

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner/outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 164,130 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both inner and outer sill holed and corroded.

Fail 24 Nov 2014

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both inner and outer sills holed and corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2013 154,751 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside inner sill area badly corroded and holed but outside a prescribed area.

nearside rear shocker outer cover corroded.

offside inner and outer sills badly corroded and holed but outside a prescribed area.

Fail 25 Nov 2013 154,739 miles

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

nearside inner sill area badly corroded and holed but outside a prescribed area.

nearside rear shocker outer cover corroded.

offside inner and outer sills badly corroded and holed but outside a prescribed area.

Fail 11 Nov 2013 154,620 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside inner sill area badly corroded and holed but outside a prescribed area

offside inner and outer sills badly corroded and holed but outside prescribed area

Pass 20 Nov 2012 141,710 miles

5mm chip on edge of Zone A

N/S/R inner sill excessivly corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Only just passed Emission smoke test, vehicle smokes on idle.

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 141,710 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

5mm chip on edge of Zone A

N/S/R inner sill excessivly corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 130,328 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 130,310 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

fuel tank damp

o/s/r tyre cracking a low

oil level too high

Pass 16 Nov 2010 112,697 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2010 112,181 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 94,570 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 94,168 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

o/s/r cracking a bit

oil level bit low

Pass 10 Nov 2008 77,110 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 77,110 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 60,548 miles

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Fail 15 Nov 2007 60,321 miles

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

both rear discs pitted

cat rattling

nearside front shock damp

Fail 9 Nov 2007 60,113 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear discs pitted

cat rattling

nearside front shock damp

Pass 20 Nov 2006 48,254 miles

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

nearside front outer cv boot pin hole in boot .

offside rear ride hight close to bump stop / small clearance only .

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 YVM is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YVM, 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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FP53 YVM is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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