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HN53 UJT

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,638 mi
Last recorded106,638 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 106,638 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 106,638 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 104,002 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 104,000 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 100,247 miles

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre slightly worn

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 100,247 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre slightly worn

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 96,901 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 13 Sep 2016 96,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure missing (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Inner Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings mid and rear sections (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on edge

Pass 15 Oct 2015 92,124 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 90,532 miles

both front outer cv boots weeping

Fail 15 Oct 2014 90,531 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front outer cv boots weeping

Pass 15 Oct 2013 85,156 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing slightly on the outer edge

Nearside rear tyre very perished and very cracked (cords not quite exposed)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 79,699 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside door mirror is a non standard type but still provides a view to the rear

Nearside rear tyre perished (cords not exposed)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 74,535 miles

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

Nearside top mirror damaged.

Rear (both) tyres perished inner walls, cords not exposed.

Fail 14 Oct 2011 74,534 miles

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

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

Nearside top mirror damaged.

Rear (both) tyres perished inner walls, cords not exposed.

Pass 14 Oct 2010 69,146 miles

pin hole in n/s/f cv boot

o/s/ and n/s/r tyres very badly perrished

Fail 12 Oct 2010 69,141 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

pin hole in n/s/f cv boot

o/s/ and n/s/r tyres very badly perrished

Pass 14 Oct 2009 66,162 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres badly perished on inner sidewalls

front brake disc's lipped

front brake pads 2mm

knock from o/s/ steering rack

Pass 7 Oct 2008 60,107 miles

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)

advise both rear tyres inner sidewall starting too crack and perish

Pass 15 Oct 2007 52,976 miles

nearside upper mirror glass damaged

nearside rear tyre outer wall deteriorated

offside rear tyre outer wall deteriorated

Pass 11 Oct 2006 44,540 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 44,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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 UJT is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 UJT, 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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HN53 UJT is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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