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GV53 KWB

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

137,756 mi
Last recorded137,756 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 KWB
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 137,756 miles

Chassis heavily corroded

Front lower inner arch corroded not within 30cm of prescribed area

Inner sills heavily corroded and holed not with prescribed area

Outer sills heavily corroded not within 30cm of prescribed area

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2021 137,756 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Chassis heavily corroded

Front lower inner arch corroded not within 30cm of prescribed area

Inner sills heavily corroded and holed not with prescribed area

Outer sills heavily corroded not within 30cm of prescribed area

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 134,972 miles

both front coil springs corroding

both front tyres wearing low

drivers seat belt starting to fray

general corrosion to underside

n/s inner and outer sills corroded

o/s inner sill corroded

oil leak

slight play o/s front bottom arm (rear) bush

Fail 13 Jan 2020 134,971 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

both front coil springs corroding

both front tyres wearing low

drivers seat belt starting to fray

general corrosion to underside

n/s inner and outer sills corroded

o/s inner sill corroded

oil leak

slight play o/s front bottom arm (rear) bush

Pass 16 Jan 2019 130,905 miles

both front coil springs corroding

both rear leaf springs corroding

drivers seat belt starting to fray

n/s front tyre wearing low

n/s inner and outer sills corroded

o/s inner sill corroded

oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2018 130,892 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected brake load sensor (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front coil springs corroding

both rear leaf springs corroding

drivers seat belt starting to fray

n/s front tyre wearing low

n/s inner and outer sills corroded

o/s inner sill corroded

oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2017 128,435 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 128,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner + outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner + outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 126,279 miles

Offside rear outer sill has some corrosion not within 30cm of prescribed area

Pass 27 Oct 2015 122,478 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 118,540 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 118,537 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 112,489 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 103,123 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 92,545 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 81,846 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 74,090 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 65,461 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 54,041 miles

front brake pads low

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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GV53 KWB is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GV53 KWB, 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 GV53 KWB registered?

GV53 KWB is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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