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89,956 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Sill corroded & holed not considered to affect the structure
Offside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded & holed not considered to affect the structure
Offside Rear Leaf spring slightly distorted
Offside Sill corroded & holed not considered to affect the structure
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underside corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding Wheel bearing not fully tested (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant expansion tank empty
Nearside Sill corroded & holed not considered to affect the structure
Offside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded & holed not considered to affect the structure
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Sill corroded & holed not considered to affect the structure
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underside corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Outer sill holed and corroded not considered to affect the structure
Nearside sill holed and corroded not considered to affect the structure
Offside Front inner arch holed and corroded not considered to affect the structure
Offside Front sill holed and corroded not considered to affect the structure
Offside Outer sill holed and corroded not considered to affect the structure
underside heavily corroded and holed
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Outer sill holed and corroded not considered to affect the structure
Nearside sill holed and corroded not considered to affect the structure
Offside Front inner arch holed and corroded not considered to affect the structure
Offside Front sill holed and corroded not considered to affect the structure
Offside Outer sill holed and corroded not considered to affect the structure
underside heavily corroded and holed
Central Inner Nearside and offside sills heavily corroded and holed
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))
Front Chassis corroded and holed
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis near subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside headlamp condensated
Offside Front inner wheel arche corroded and holed
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside rear and nearside front (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Central Inner Nearside and offside sills heavily corroded and holed
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))
Front Chassis corroded and holed
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis near subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside headlamp condensated
Offside Front inner wheel arche corroded and holed
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside rear and nearside front (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside headlight condensated
Offside Front Inner arch holed and corroded
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both inner sills badly corroded and holed not within 30cm
underside corroded
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside headlight condensated
Offside Front Inner arch holed and corroded
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both inner sills badly corroded and holed not within 30cm
underside corroded
Offside Front inner arch holed and corroded not within 30cm
all front brake flexi hoses deteriorated
both inner sills holed and corroded not within 30cm
underside corroded
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front inner arch holed and corroded not within 30cm
all front brake flexi hoses deteriorated
both inner sills holed and corroded not within 30cm
underside corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front inner arch holed and corroded not within 30cm
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
all front brake flexi hoses deteriorated
both inner sills holed and corroded not within 30cm
both outer lower mirrors in a poor condition
underside corroded
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front inner arch holed and corroded not within 30cm
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
all front brake flexi hoses deteriorated
both inner sills holed and corroded not within 30cm
both outer lower mirrors in a poor condition
underside corroded
Body corroded and holed outside prescribed areas in several places
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Very slight front brake bind
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded side sills (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded side sills (2.4.A.3)
Body corroded and holed outside prescribed areas in several places
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Very slight front brake bind
both front inner wheel arches corroded
both inner and outer sills corroded
Nearside sills corroded but not structure
Offside sills corroded but not structure
n/s/r tyre flat
power steering/oil leak
rear tyres cracking
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
corrosion to brake pipes
various areas of corrosion
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
corrosion to brake pipes
various areas of corrosion
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
emissions to low to record
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
emissions to low to record
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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FE53 KDU is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 FE53 KDU, 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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FE53 KDU is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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