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HK53 VSZ

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

62,521 mi
Last recorded62,521 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 VSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 62,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 62,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 60,434 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner sill slight corrosion

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 58,355 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Glass (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 54,612 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 49,584 miles

o/s/f lower wing mirror glass missing

Pass 17 Jul 2014 45,763 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 42,172 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 42,170 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 39,501 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

engine oil level low

handbrake lever bent causing restriction when grabbing hold of lever

nearside front seatbelt slow when retracting

slight brake bind on both rear brakes

two nails in nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 Jun 2012 39,501 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

engine oil level low

handbrake lever bent causing restriction when grabbing hold of lever

nearside front seatbelt slow when retracting

slight brake bind on both rear brakes

two nails in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 May 2011 35,450 miles

both rear tyres perished on outer sidewall

Pass 15 Dec 2009 30,818 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 27,240 miles

near side rear slight brake bind

Pass 30 Nov 2007 23,219 miles

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

o/s/r split in tyre wall

Pass 29 Nov 2006 18,458 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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HK53 VSZ is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 HK53 VSZ, 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 HK53 VSZ registered?

HK53 VSZ is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is HK53 VSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK53 VSZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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