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FH52 CVK

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,377 mi
Last recorded138,377 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 CVK
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2016 138,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded load vavle (3.3.A.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 131,321 miles

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

chassis getting rusty

Fail 26 Oct 2015 131,321 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

chassis getting rusty

Pass 14 Oct 2014 126,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Spare tyre defective

exhaust box is rusty

near side rear tyre is perishing and out of shape

Fail 10 Oct 2014 126,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Spare tyre defective

exhaust box is rusty

near side rear tyre is perishing and out of shape

Pass 12 Nov 2013 121,586 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear valance is starting to corroed

Spare tyre defective

Fail 7 Nov 2013 121,503 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear valance is starting to corroed

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Nov 2012 116,069 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Rear bush of nearside rear leaf spring slightly worn.

Fail 8 Nov 2012 116,068 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Exhaust corroded.

Rear bush of nearside rear leaf spring slightly worn.

Pass 1 Nov 2011 108,968 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 101,733 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 94,006 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 83,988 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 74,941 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 63,483 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 46,625 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 46,625 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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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FH52 CVK is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FH52 CVK, 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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What year was FH52 CVK registered?

FH52 CVK is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 January 2003.

Is FH52 CVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH52 CVK shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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