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GD53 ARD

2007 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

165,135 mi
Last recorded165,135 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Citroen Relay97,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 ARD
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 165,135 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 163,857 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 161,997 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 158,399 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 151,498 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 148,372 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 144,585 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 141,059 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 137,010 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 129,477 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 123,214 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 120,607 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 120,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 116,121 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 101,244 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 101,096 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

engine management light on

near side rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 6 Sep 2011 78,871 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 60,135 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2010 60,135 miles

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

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

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

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

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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GD53 ARD is a 2007 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2007 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 97,518 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 GD53 ARD, 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 19 years old, this Citroen Relay is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GD53 ARD registered?

GD53 ARD is a 2007 Citroen Relay, first registered on 5 September 2007.

Is GD53 ARD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD53 ARD shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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