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FY53 PTU

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,345 mi
Last recorded146,345 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 PTU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 146,345 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 146,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 139,308 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 139,308 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 136,952 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 136,946 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 117,634 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 98,253 miles

n/s/f inner cv boot split

Fail 7 Oct 2010 98,252 miles

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

n/s/f inner cv boot split

Pass 8 Oct 2009 81,196 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 81,189 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 65,577 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 46,980 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 34,544 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 34,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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 PTU is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PTU, 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 FY53 PTU registered?

FY53 PTU is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is FY53 PTU safe to buy?

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