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CK53 YTY

2003 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

136,772 mi
Last recorded136,772 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 YTY
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2016 136,772 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step (5.2.6)

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

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

General vehicle condition underneath is corroded.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jul 2015 132,127 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light "on"

Fail 24 Jun 2015 132,121 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

engine management light "on"

Pass 17 Jun 2014 119,602 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edges.

Fail 11 Jun 2014 119,600 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front tyres wearing on inside edges.

Pass 20 Jun 2013 104,610 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 104,610 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 88,276 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 88,265 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 72,325 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2011 72,315 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2010 61,228 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2010 61,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

oil leak (sump corroded ?)

rear service brake readings low

spare low

Pass 6 Nov 2008 51,029 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 51,029 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s mirror cracked

o/s/f indicator faded

rear indicators starting to fade

Pass 1 Nov 2007 38,913 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2006 26,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 YTY is a 2003 Citroen Relay in Red with a 2,800cc 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 YTY, 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 YTY is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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