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GL53 OSJ

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

217,653 mi
Last recorded217,653 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 OSJ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2016 217,653 miles

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' n/s and o/s of windscreen (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2015 197,779 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 182,406 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 164,467 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 141,941 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2011 125,873 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 125,873 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 106,665 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 92,976 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 92,976 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 85,822 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 64,745 miles

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

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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GL53 OSJ is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GL53 OSJ, 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 GL53 OSJ registered?

GL53 OSJ is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 3 December 2003.

Is GL53 OSJ safe to buy?

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