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FV53 CUU

2003 Citroen Relay

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,237 mi
Last recorded102,237 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 CUU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 102,237 miles

Centre cross chassis corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2016 102,235 miles

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

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

Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Centre cross chassis corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2015 97,605 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 97,605 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 94,168 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 94,167 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside sill corroded at centre

Pass 22 Oct 2013 90,201 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 90,200 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 85,158 miles

foot brake performance has just met the minimum requirement

nearside rear brake caliper carrier is showing signs of wear

Pass 26 Oct 2011 80,742 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 74,586 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 74,586 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 65,707 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 54,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 45,546 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 37,561 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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FV53 CUU is a 2003 Citroen Relay in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 FV53 CUU, 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 FV53 CUU registered?

FV53 CUU is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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