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FY53 AXG

2003 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

118,035 mi
Last recorded118,035 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 AXG
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 118,035 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 118,035 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 117,700 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 117,552 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 117,545 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 117,295 miles

all welding covered by substance unable to check properley-

both front cv boots deteriated

both inner chasis legs corroded-both inner and outter sills corroded-exhaust coroded-both front inner wheel arches corroded-under vehicle corroded-front coil spring corroded-both rear wheel bearings have slight play

steering rack has slight play-raer brakes slightly juddering-front and rear chasis legs corroded-rear panel corroded

Fail 31 May 2014 117,295 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

both front cv boots deteriated

both inner chasis legs corroded-both inner and outter sills corroded-exhaust coroded-both front inner wheel arches corroded-under vehicle corroded-front coil spring corroded-both rear wheel bearings have slight play

steering rack has slight play-raer brakes slightly juddering-front and rear chasis legs corroded-rear panel corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2013 117,108 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

front discs slightly warn

some seats been taken out

Fail 30 Mar 2013 117,096 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

front discs slightly warn

some seats been taken out

Pass 19 Mar 2012 113,544 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear tyres outer sidewalls deteriorated

Fail 14 Mar 2012 113,539 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear tyres outer sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2011 106,740 miles

6 passengers seats fitted @ time of test

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 106,740 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

6 passengers seats fitted @ time of test

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 98,807 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 98,807 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2010 98,807 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

nearside and offside cv boots have grease visible but no hole present

nearside frotn brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Aug 2008 84,613 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2008 84,613 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 84,132 miles

Both front driveshaft inner gaiters split/ leaking grease.

Fail 15 Aug 2007 84,132 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front driveshaft inner gaiters split/ leaking grease.

Both front wiper blade rubbers torn.

Pass 23 Aug 2006 67,679 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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FY53 AXG is a 2003 Citroen Relay in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 FY53 AXG, 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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FY53 AXG is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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