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GV53 JVF

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

132,938 mi
Last recorded132,938 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 JVF
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 132,938 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 130,938 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 120,429 miles

Offside Front drive shaft insecure

Pass 14 Dec 2015 109,111 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 109,111 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 96,394 miles

both front inner wheel arches badly holed but not within prescribed areas

both front tyres perished and wearing low

general corrosion/welding repairs to vehicle underbody

Pass 18 Dec 2013 84,764 miles

Exhaust Silencer In Poor Condition .Not Leaking

Heavy Corrosion On Parts Of Chassis Thin In Places .Not Holed

Fail 18 Dec 2013 84,762 miles

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

Exhaust Silencer In Poor Condition .Not Leaking

Heavy Corrosion On Parts Of Chassis Thin In Places .Not Holed

Fail 23 Nov 2013 84,746 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 78,623 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight corrosion to underside of car

Pass 12 Nov 2011 70,886 miles

Oil leak

slight corrosion to chassis

Pass 19 Nov 2010 62,271 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 522,822 miles

Oil leak

osr tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 3 Dec 2008 43,651 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 32,738 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 24,508 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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GV53 JVF is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GV53 JVF, 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 GV53 JVF registered?

GV53 JVF is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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