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IKZ 9973

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

169,508 mi
Last recorded169,508 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIKZ 9973
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 169,508 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 168,834 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Faces worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 168,834 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Faces worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 160,121 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 153,021 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 139,709 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 125,090 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2016
Pass 14 Sep 2015 121,160 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 121,005 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 310,677 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 265,095 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

exhaust rear box outer skin

Pass 16 Jul 2011 198,428 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 197,532 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 149,766 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 149,766 miles

Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 124,038 miles

Brake pedal rubber split

Pass 19 Jul 2008 98,684 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 98,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 72,549 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 52,946 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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IKZ 9973 is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 IKZ 9973, 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 IKZ 9973 registered?

IKZ 9973 is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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