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CK52 WYS

2003 Citroen Relay

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests37 (20 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate54.1%

Mileage

119,474 mi
Last recorded119,474 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK52 WYS
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

20 pass 17 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 119,474 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2025 119,474 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 116,323 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 116,222 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front wheel bearings cannot be checked for roughness in bearing due to brake bind.

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

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

Rear chassis showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 7 Jun 2023 115,415 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced center inner sill corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced flitch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

parts of the chassis has been undersealed

Pass 16 Jun 2022 113,787 miles

Front chassis legs to inner wings rusty

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 113,787 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front chassis legs to inner wings rusty

Nearside Front under sill corr/holed

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 110,358 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 110,358 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 104,896 miles

Nearside Middle inner sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion underside

Fail 20 Jun 2020 104,895 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside front lower suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside front top strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Middle inner sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion underside

Pass 23 May 2019 100,798 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Park brake lever little reserve travel

Rear Reverse lights not working

Fail 1 May 2019 100,659 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Park brake effort low

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Park brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Reverse lights not working

Pass 8 Jun 2018 97,515 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear reverse lights not working

Fail 6 Jun 2018 97,494 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear reverse lights not working

Pass 1 Jun 2017 93,054 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 May 2017 93,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing, above wheel and near strut (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 May 2017 93,011 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner step (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front and rear mounting points both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front slight wheel bind

Pass 13 May 2016 87,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened and o/s/r (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front slight wheel bind

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

hand brake efficiency only just met

Pass 15 May 2015 83,538 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 May 2015 83,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Apr 2014 79,044 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 79,044 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 77,850 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 75,448 miles

gearbox oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2012 75,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2011 72,535 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 68,088 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 68,083 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 66,256 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 66,252 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 62,239 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 57,143 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 57,143 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

horn has poor sound

offside rear brake binding slightly but not enough to show up on brake performance test

Pass 29 Apr 2006 53,935 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 53,929 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2006 53,923 miles

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

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

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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CK52 WYS is a 2003 Citroen Relay in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.1%.

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 CK52 WYS, 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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CK52 WYS is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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