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FE53 KFK

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

119,030 mi
Last recorded119,030 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 KFK
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 May 2017 119,030 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and back (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working and o/s (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both bushes bolt lose !! (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear light damaged

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

Rear flat bed heavily corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2016 118,651 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 118,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 110,772 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 110,772 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 110,644 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 110,576 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

N/S/F top strut mount seized

Fail 10 Jan 2014 110,254 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

Chassis corroded

Clutch pedal anti slip provision worn

Coolant level below minimum

Nearside & Offside inner arches corroded

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside mirror taped

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Underbody corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 99,725 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2012 99,725 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2011 89,528 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 88,693 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2011 88,692 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

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

Towbar fixing obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)

Oil leak

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

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

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 29 Jun 2010 72,646 miles

OFFSIDE & NEARSIDE FRONT INDICATOR BULBS FADING

Pass 29 Jun 2009 64,038 miles

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

nail in o/s tyre

oil leak on engine

wipers just starting to split

Pass 23 Jun 2008 53,964 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 45,417 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 45,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2006 28,438 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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FE53 KFK is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 KFK, 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 KFK is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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