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HY53 UGE

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

78,859 mi
Last recorded78,859 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 UGE
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 78,859 miles

Front of fuel tank damp

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

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

Fail 23 Jun 2026 78,856 miles

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

Front of fuel tank damp

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 78,425 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Imbalance in front brakes

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 78,425 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Imbalance in front brakes

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 77,933 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 77,933 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 77,592 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Jacking point corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2023 77,592 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Jacking point corroded

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 76,419 miles

Imbalance in front brakes

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

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Inner wheel and outer sill corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2021 75,613 miles

Imbalance in front brakes

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

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2021 75,613 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Imbalance in front brakes

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

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

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

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2020 74,894 miles

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

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

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

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

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

Fail 20 Jul 2020 74,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

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

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 74,070 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer sill slightly corroding

Pass 31 Jul 2018 72,348 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 72,338 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner corner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner corner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 70,592 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 70,316 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 70,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 67,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has cut in tread, however not exposing ply or cord

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill brace (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 65,188 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 65,174 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 62,785 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 59,982 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 52,955 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 47,531 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 42,676 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 39,266 miles

n/s/r tyre wall perishing

Fail 10 Mar 2009 39,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre wall perishing

Pass 12 Nov 2007 30,858 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 24,363 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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HY53 UGE is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 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 HY53 UGE, 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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HY53 UGE is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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