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ExpiredMileage
161,110 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside front sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside front chassis holed near shock absorber + subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside front chassis holed near shock absorber + subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear cross member near leaf springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both front deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both offside x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
both inner sills heavily corroded + holed not within prescribed area
cover fitted to offside sill not allowing full inspection
offside front sill fibre glassed
windscreen scratched
Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))
Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch corroded / holed (not within prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
both inner sills corroded / holed (not within prescribed area
windscreen scratched
Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))
Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
n/s inner sill holed (not within prescribed area
o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded / holed (not within prescribed area
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed (front suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed (rear suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (rear suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))
Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
n/s inner sill holed (not within prescribed area
o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded / holed (not within prescribed area
Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))
both inner sills holed, not within prescribed area
rear leaf springs weakened
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring mount, floor holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))
both inner sills holed, not within prescribed area
rear leaf springs weakened
Both rear leaf springs weakened
Both sides outer sills full of body filler so unable to assess corrosion or condition
Full exhaust system deteriorated
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both sides rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill within 30cm of spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Both rear leaf springs weakened
Both sides outer sills full of body filler so unable to assess corrosion or condition
Full exhaust system deteriorated
Offside inner sill holed and corroded in centre of sill but not within 30cm of body or suspension mount
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both sides rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))
both rear leaf springs weak
exhaust deteriorated
filler in both outer sills but unable to confirm condition of sills underneath
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut top (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both rear leaf springs weak
exhaust deteriorated
filler in both outer sills but unable to confirm condition of sills underneath
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside lower inner sill corroded but not within prescribed area
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front bumper insecure
damage to nearside front wing
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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KE53 LVP is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
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 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 KE53 LVP, 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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KE53 LVP is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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