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HJ53 VRV

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

94,058 mi
Last recorded94,058 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 VRV
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 94,058 miles

rear brake need adjusting but just met

Fail 7 Oct 2024 93,992 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside wheel arch (marked in yellow chalk) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis support leg (marked in yellow chalk) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements also heavily deteriorated (0.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 86,439 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 83,214 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 83,202 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis / jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis / jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded not prescribed area

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded not in prescribed area

front brake hose brackets corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2021 81,950 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear areas of front inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 81,943 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear areas of front inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 80,047 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Slight imbalance from front service brake application

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 78,815 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 76,689 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 76,687 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 74,578 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside front inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

offside and nearside front tyres nearing wear band indicators

Pass 24 Aug 2016 72,106 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 62,978 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 67,053 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCHES HABE SLIGHT SURFACE CORROSION WITHIN SUSPENSION MOUNT PRESCRIBED AREA. NOT YET EXCESSIVE

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES NEARING WEAR BAND INDICATORS

Pass 21 Aug 2013 65,129 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 63,010 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 63,010 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 63,010 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 60,717 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 58,952 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 56,313 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 54,095 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 54,095 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 51,542 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 49,085 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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HJ53 VRV is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 HJ53 VRV, 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 HJ53 VRV registered?

HJ53 VRV is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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