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FM52 TKT

2003 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

122,573 mi
Last recorded122,573 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 TKT
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2014 122,573 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both under sills rusty

Pass 26 Jan 2013 105,595 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 105,594 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2011 96,042 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f bumper close to tyre

offside rear suspension sitting on rubber cone - assumed to be spring assister

unable to fully inspect o/s/r wheel area due to racking in way on o/s of vehicle

Fail 9 Aug 2011 96,011 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s headlamp slightly loose

o/s/f bumper close to tyre

offside rear suspension sitting on rubber cone - assumed to be spring assister

unable to fully inspect o/s/r wheel area due to racking in way on o/s of vehicle

Pass 26 Mar 2010 86,729 miles

oil low & leak front brake pads low & discs lipped o/s/r tyre low tread n/s/r tyre perrished on sidewall

Pass 28 Nov 2008 75,082 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 75,079 miles

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

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 67,018 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 66,987 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 63,057 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 63,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

both rear tyres and nearside front tyre scuffed on outter sidwalls

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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FM52 TKT is a 2003 Citroen Relay in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FM52 TKT, 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 FM52 TKT registered?

FM52 TKT is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is FM52 TKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM52 TKT shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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