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KD53 KWX

2003 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

129,363 mi
Last recorded129,363 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 KWX
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 129,363 miles

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side near jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 129,337 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill marked red (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side near jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 127,810 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 127,810 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 127,649 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both headlamps not adjusting (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x-member corroded,marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area,close to x-member mount,marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corroded next to jacking point within 30cms of x-member mount,marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area close to x-member mount,marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area,close to top strut mount,marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative no movement detected (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Badly corroded outside of prescribed areas

Coolant leak Radiator area ()

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive close to failure point (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 121,443 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH IN POOR CONDITION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Next to X-member mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hand brake efficiency only just met,adjustment or repair required

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Severe corrosion just outside of front suspension prescribed areas.

Underside corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2020 121,417 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch area.marked in yellow,next to X-member mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Within 30cms of spring mount plate,marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Within 30cms of spring mount plate,marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH IN POOR CONDITION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Next to X-member mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hand brake efficiency only just met,adjustment or repair required

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Severe corrosion just outside of front suspension prescribed areas.

Underside corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2019 117,712 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive several areas, on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rattle from under vehicle

Underside has multiple areas of excessive corrosion,outside of prescribed areas

Fail 16 Dec 2019 117,712 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength close to leaf spring mount, marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive several areas, on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rattle from under vehicle

Underside has multiple areas of excessive corrosion,outside of prescribed areas

Fail 14 Dec 2019 117,691 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength By Leaf Spring Mount - Marked in Yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust Rattle

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

Front Inner Wheel Arches Corroded Nearside and Offside

Nearside Front Inner Wing Heavily Corroded Under Bonnet Area

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf Spring Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Sill Area Corroded But Not Within a Prescribed Area

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 112,514 miles

Service due?

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Exhaust rattle

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Several areas of heavy corrosion outside of prescribed areas.

Fail 13 Dec 2018 112,514 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Exhaust rattle

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Service due?

Several areas of heavy corrosion outside of prescribed areas.

Fail 10 Dec 2018 112,491 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/box section area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area's - shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion to front chassis - sub-frame mount area's

corrosion to nearside & offside sill area's

corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch area's

exhaust rattle

oil residue engine areas

Pass 16 Dec 2017 102,942 miles

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 102,942 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch/inner sill areas (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded drivers belt,outer sill area (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 96,377 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 96,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 88,455 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

o/s sill corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2015 88,455 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported pipe split (7.1.1)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

o/s sill corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2014 81,314 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

noise from front suspension?

spare wheel could be more secure

windscreen damaged

Fail 16 Dec 2014 81,314 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

noise from front suspension?

spare wheel could be more secure

windscreen damaged

Pass 18 Dec 2013 71,715 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 71,714 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 63,696 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 63,695 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front discs corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2011 51,744 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Dec 2010 36,636 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 28,978 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 25,939 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 20,672 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 16,917 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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KD53 KWX is a 2003 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 KD53 KWX, 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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KD53 KWX is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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