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HG53 TVO

2003 Citroen Relay

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,406 mi
Last recorded80,406 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 TVO
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 80,406 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2026 80,402 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 77,413 miles

Front Headlamps deteriorated. But not significantly reducing light output.

Fail 10 Jun 2025 77,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch - chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch - chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both headlamps deteriorated

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/wheel arch - both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 76,827 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

various welding repairs carried out to sills and front inner wheel arches

Pass 2 Jun 2023 75,400 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear leaf springs worn

tow bar corroded

underside corroded

Fail 23 May 2023 75,380 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear leaf springs worn

tow bar corroded

underside corroded

Pass 20 May 2022 73,430 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 73,416 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 69,078 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 69,078 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 64,382 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 63,841 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheelarch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear lens damage

Pass 15 May 2018 60,033 miles

Offside Rear lamp damage

Pass 1 Jun 2017 56,438 miles

front inner wheelarches rusty

Fail 25 May 2017 56,433 miles

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

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

front inner wheelarches rusty

Pass 17 May 2016 52,894 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 50,377 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 47,200 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 44,838 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 43,942 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 40,670 miles

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall starting to perish

Pass 26 Jan 2010 37,648 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 37,629 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 34,155 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 34,155 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 25,532 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 25,532 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 25,008 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 21,248 miles

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

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

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 TVO is a 2003 Citroen Relay in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TVO, 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 TVO is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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