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HN53 YRO

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

162,599 mi
Last recorded162,599 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 162,599 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

PAS fluid level low

dampness around PAS pump

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2017 153,635 miles

oil leak

underside vehicle corroded and repaired

Fail 28 Jul 2017 153,633 miles

Central Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

nearside front brake flexie hose damaged

oil leak

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2016 148,380 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 13 Jul 2016 148,380 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 3 Aug 2015 144,482 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 144,480 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 139,701 miles

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

Oil leak

bolt missing from offside bonnet hinge

brake pedal rubber worn

dampness around fuel tank

nearside facing panel corroded and holed

Fail 28 Jul 2014 139,701 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

bolt missing from offside bonnet hinge

brake pedal rubber worn

dampness around fuel tank

foot brake travel long

nearside facing panel corroded and holed

Pass 30 Jul 2013 133,408 miles

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn

one power steering pipe support broken

slight dampness around fuel tank

Fail 29 Jul 2013 133,408 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn

one power steering pipe support broken

slight dampness around fuel tank

Pass 7 Aug 2012 126,341 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

battery insecure

nearside wiper split

slight movement in nearside headlamp

vehicle loaded at time of test

Fail 31 Jul 2012 126,341 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

battery insecure

nearside wiper split

slight movement in nearside headlamp

vehicle loaded at time of test

Pass 20 Jul 2011 118,004 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

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

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

front number plate cracked

headlamp adjuster set on 3 at time of test

imbalance on rear brake efforts

play in steering rack

slight movement in nearside headlamp

vehicle loaded at time of test

Fail 16 Jul 2011 117,983 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

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

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

front number plate cracked

headlamp adjuster set on 3 at time of test

imbalance on rear brake efforts

play in steering rack

slight movement in nearside headlamp

vehicle loaded at time of test

Pass 21 Jul 2010 109,908 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

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

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside ball joint grease gaiter split

Fail 16 Jul 2010 109,908 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

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

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside ball joint grease gaiter split

Pass 16 Jul 2009 100,385 miles

brake compensater stiff

brake pedal rubber worn

dampness around power steering pipes

dampnesss around nearside rear brake back plate

exhaust blow

foot brake and parking brake travel long

front brake pads wearing very low

front number plate cracked

nearside lower ball joint grease gaiter splitting

Fail 15 Jul 2009 100,385 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake compensater stiff

brake pedal rubber worn

dampness around power steering pipes

dampnesss around nearside rear brake back plate

exhaust blow

foot brake and parking brake travel long

front brake pads wearing very low

front number plate cracked

nearside lower ball joint grease gaiter splitting

Pass 27 Nov 2007 95,431 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2007 95,430 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 69,196 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 YRO 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 54.5%.

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 YRO, 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 YRO is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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