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CK53 KMY

2003 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

85,725 mi
Last recorded85,725 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 KMY
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2016 85,725 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides under van (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

general corrosion under vehicloe

Pass 30 Sep 2015 85,074 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

general corrsion

n/s & o/s inner sills corroded

o/s/r light cracked

Fail 22 Sep 2015 85,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

general corrsion

n/s & o/s inner sills corroded

o/s/r light cracked

Pass 11 Sep 2014 84,063 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

general corrosion

n/s inner sill corroded in places

noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

o/s inner sill corroded in places

o/s/r light damaged

Fail 26 Aug 2014 84,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

general corrosion

n/s inner sill corroded in places

n/s/f outer sill corroded

o/s inner sill corroded in places

o/s/f outer sill corroded

o/s/r light damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2013 81,643 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion under vehicle

n/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2012 78,223 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 78,223 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 75,580 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 69,728 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 69,728 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 64,544 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 64,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 59,144 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 59,144 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2006 48,147 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

handbrake % on limits too pass

handbrake requires slight adj

noise from o/s/r handbrake when applied

Pass 13 Nov 2006 48,147 miles

handbrake % on limits too pass

handbrake requires slight adj

noise from o/s/r handbrake when applied

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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CK53 KMY is a 2003 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 CK53 KMY, 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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CK53 KMY is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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