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GV53 UTW

2003 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

198,253 mi
Last recorded198,253 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 UTW
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 198,253 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake peddle rubber worn on edge

n/s/r shock case corroded

o/s/f coil spring rusty

o/s/r lamp damaged

Fail 30 Sep 2019 198,253 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing arm and blade missing (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis // out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake peddle rubber worn on edge

n/s/r shock case corroded

o/s/f coil spring rusty

o/s/r lamp damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2018 194,203 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 194,200 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 189,357 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

brake peddle rubber worn on edge

corrosion started to n/s o/s inner outer sills

corrosion started to n/s/f o/s/f inner wheel arches

n/s/r shock cover corroded

noise from aux belt area

o/s/f wheel bearing noisy not rough as yet

Fail 7 Sep 2017 189,357 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

brake peddle rubber worn on edge

corrosion started to n/s o/s inner outer sills

corrosion started to n/s/f o/s/f inner wheel arches

n/s/r shock cover corroded

noise from aux belt area

o/s/f wheel bearing noisy not rough as yet

Pass 12 Sep 2016 184,970 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Sep 2016 184,966 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Sep 2015 180,150 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 2 Sep 2015 180,143 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2014 176,248 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 176,245 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 33,570 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 163,294 miles

Nearside front wheel has slight roughness when rotated

Oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2012 163,294 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside front wheel has slight roughness when rotated

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2011 158,026 miles

spare wheel missing

Fail 24 Aug 2011 158,026 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

spare wheel missing

Pass 6 Aug 2010 152,621 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 152,621 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 148,253 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 147,691 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 146,989 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 141,086 miles

nearside c v boot splitting and beginning to weep

Pass 1 Dec 2006 126,888 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 126,888 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 UTW is a 2003 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 GV53 UTW, 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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GV53 UTW is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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