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GV53 JVR

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,060 mi
Last recorded129,060 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 129,060 miles

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

both front top suspension bearings wearing

both rear shockabsorber casings breaking up

Fail 10 Jan 2017 129,047 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both front top suspension bearings wearing

both rear shockabsorber casings breaking up

o/s handbrake getting low

Pass 4 Jan 2016 124,157 miles

bodywork+innersills/panels corroded

chassis members+suspension components corroding

exhaust corroded

nearside rear brake slight binding+handbrake

Pass 8 Jan 2015 120,571 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges,both rear shockabsorber casings broken,both front top bearings/mountings getting stiff

Fail 21 Jan 2014 113,400 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front+rear tyres wearing on edges,o/s outer c,v, boot leaking,slight play in steering,slight play in bottom ball joints

Pass 21 Jan 2014 113,400 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front+rear tyres wearing on edges,o/s outer c,v, boot leaking,slight play in steering,slight play in bottom ball joints

Pass 7 Jan 2013 105,170 miles

offside handbrake efficiency low

Fail 5 Jan 2013 105,170 miles

Nearside 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 handbrake efficiency low

Pass 4 Feb 2012 98,196 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 88,702 miles

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

Oil leak

windscreen has a small chip outside swept area

Fail 21 Jan 2011 88,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

windscreen has a small chip outside swept area

Pass 23 Jan 2010 77,464 miles

spare tyre flat

Pass 26 Jan 2009 67,940 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2008 56,471 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Feb 2008 56,470 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Oct 2006 39,098 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 39,098 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 JVR is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GV53 JVR, 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 JVR registered?

GV53 JVR is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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