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HN53 SOE

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,577 mi
Last recorded106,577 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 SOE
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 106,577 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 106,577 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 104,068 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 104,068 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 100,164 miles

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

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

bits of trim missing from around van

both rear tyre side walls wearing

ext. system getting rusty in places

general oil leaks around engine area

general wear on discs

holder on screen

inner sils under van rusty & weak

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f door lock missing

o/s/f hub cap missing

o/s/f seat covering wearing

o/s/f tyre near to wear limits on edges

odd stickers on windscreen

possible pin hole in n/s/f outter c/v boot

rear panel rusty & weak

slight damage to n/s/r light lens

spare tyre near to wear limits

surface rust on parts of susp.

underside of van has surface rust in places

Fail 29 Apr 2015 100,164 miles

spare tyre near to wear limits

surface rust on parts of susp.

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

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

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

bits of trim missing from around van

both rear tyre side walls wearing

ext. system getting rusty in places

general oil leaks around engine area

general wear on discs

holder on screen

inner sils under van rusty & weak

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f door lock missing

o/s/f hub cap missing

o/s/f seat covering wearing

o/s/f tyre near to wear limits on edges

odd stickers on windscreen

possible pin hole in n/s/f outter c/v boot

rear panel rusty & weak

slight damage to n/s/r light lens

underside of van has surface rust in places

Pass 25 Apr 2014 94,473 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 94,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front hub caps missing

ext. system starting to rust in places

front brake pads starting to get low

general oil leaks around engine area

general wear and surface rust on discs

grease around o/s/f outter c/v boot

n/s/f and both rear tyre side walls wearing

n/s/r tyre starting to wear on edges

no hi level brake light working

o/s/f seat covering wearing

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

odd bits of outside trim missing

pedal rubbers wearing

rust holes in non load bearing panels

slight damage to n/s/r lens

spare tyre getting low on tread

surface rust on parts of susp.

underside of van has surface rust in places

Pass 6 Aug 2012 87,889 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 87,844 miles

Offside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 81,147 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 81,125 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 75,072 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 68,883 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 61,630 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 45,544 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 37,193 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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HN53 SOE 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 HN53 SOE, 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 HN53 SOE registered?

HN53 SOE is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 23 October 2003.

Is HN53 SOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN53 SOE shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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