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KE53 LUY

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,720 mi
Last recorded149,720 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 LUY
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 149,720 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 149,714 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner sills at rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 143,957 miles

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

Nearside inner sill corroded

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside inner sill corroded

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2015 142,805 miles

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

nearside offside rear tyres outer sidewall slight perishing

Pass 30 Jan 2015 137,741 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 137,741 miles

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

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

n/s inner sill corroded

o/s inner corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2014 133,701 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 133,701 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/ inner sill corroded (near exhaust tail pipe)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 125,624 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 116,899 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 101,051 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 101,051 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 88,099 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 76,206 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 76,206 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 65,283 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 58,844 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 49,600 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 33,989 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 33,989 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

OIL FILLER CAP LEFT OFF. OIL ALL OVER ENGINE BAY

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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KE53 LUY is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KE53 LUY, 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 KE53 LUY registered?

KE53 LUY is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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