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FE53 KKM

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

100,475 mi
Last recorded100,475 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 100,475 miles

Nearside Front chassis rail rusted

Offside Front chassis rail rusted

Offside stepsill repaired

both sides outer-sills extensive repairs

exhaust rusted

repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 6 Aug 2019 100,467 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner-wing/wheel-arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner-wing/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside stepsill repaired

both sides outer-sills extensive repairs

exhaust rusted

Pass 20 Jun 2018 84,830 miles

Nearside Inner sill corroded but outside prescribed area

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill heavily undersealed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake item Result Brake efficiency 16% may require adjustment

Fail 15 Jun 2018 84,826 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner sill corroded but outside prescribed area

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill heavily undersealed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake item Result Brake efficiency 16% may require adjustment

Pass 7 Jul 2017 82,125 miles

Body has slight corrosion body has been plated and undersealed (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion front cross member (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion surface corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 82,122 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings brake pipe mount is corroded on the chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember corroded both sides (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion front cross member (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion surface corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 80,401 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 80,395 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing inner rear seat (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 75,164 miles

Both outer sills corroded through, not within a prescribed area

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

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

Windscreen has crack in Zone A less than 10mm

Fail 21 Jul 2015 75,162 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Second row back in rear (5.2.5b)

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

Both outer sills corroded through, not within a prescribed area

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

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

Windscreen has crack in Zone A less than 10mm

OIL LEAK

Pass 12 Jul 2013 70,604 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 64,669 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 64,664 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 57,724 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 48,853 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 48,843 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 43,709 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

pipe on fuel pump is wet

Pass 31 Jul 2008 37,110 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 37,105 miles

Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Jul 2008 37,101 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a)

REAR SEAT FRAME EXPOSED

brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 29,580 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 21,391 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 KKM is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FE53 KKM, 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 KKM is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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