MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,847 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle generally corroded underneath
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Vehicle generally corroded underneath
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 205/75x16C (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/75x16C (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 205/75x16C (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside step area corroded but not within a prescribed area at this time
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 205/75x16C (5.2.3 (e))
Offside step area corroded but not within a prescribed area at this time
Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine steady mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front step area corroded but not within a prescribed area
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front step area corroded but not within a prescribed area
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front step area corroded but not within a prescribed area
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front step area corroded but not within a prescribed area
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 205/75x16C (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front step area corroded but not within a prescribed area at this time
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 205/75x16C (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 205/75x16C (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front step area corroded but not within a prescribed area at this time
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front step area corroded but not within a prescribed area at this time
Offside Front step area corroded but not within a prescribed area at this time
Rigid clutch pipe corroded
Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear engine steady mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire return hose (plastic) (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front step area corroded but not within a prescribed area at this time
Offside Front step area corroded but not within a prescribed area at this time
Rigid clutch pipe corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/75x16C (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/75x16C (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/75x16C (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear tyres slightly perished on sidewalls. 205/75x16C
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 205/75x16C (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 205/75x16C (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear TYRE -- worn on inner edge. 205/75x16C
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 205/75x16C (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 205/75x16C (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear TYRE -- worn on inner edge. 205/75x16C
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
nearside lower mirror missing
nearside mirror damaged
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
nearside mirror damaged
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
off side front lower mirror arm damaged
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
off side front lower mirror arm damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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HW53 ECE is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.
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 HW53 ECE, 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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HW53 ECE is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 October 2003.
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