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FM52 YKL

2003 Citroen Relay

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

218,128 mi
Last recorded218,128 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 YKL
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 218,128 miles

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 218,128 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2012 205,091 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 May 2011 19,848 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

exhaust rubber insecure

Pass 28 May 2010 190,617 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 190,214 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 190,214 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 184,875 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 184,875 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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 YKL is a 2003 Citroen Relay in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YKL, 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 YKL registered?

FM52 YKL is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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The MOT history for FM52 YKL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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