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HG53 LFM

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,797 mi
Last recorded148,797 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 LFM
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 148,797 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside only (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 148,797 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside only (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 120,524 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2016 120,373 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 101,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing behind strut (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre heavily perished

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing behind strut (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 91,562 miles

both bfront bottom ball joint rubber perished

Pass 12 Aug 2013 83,908 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 82,412 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 82,026 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 80,727 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 76,358 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s lower mirror glass damaged

o/s power steering pipe insecure but not fouling on anything

o/s/r light lense damaged

Fail 3 Aug 2009 76,227 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

o/s lower mirror glass damaged

o/s power steering pipe insecure but not fouling on anything

o/s/r light lense damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2007 54,992 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 44,510 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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HG53 LFM is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HG53 LFM, 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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HG53 LFM is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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