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KE53 LVP

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

161,110 mi
Last recorded161,110 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 LVP
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2023 161,110 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 158,530 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 157,277 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 157,274 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 156,899 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2020 156,898 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 156,285 miles

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))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 156,283 miles

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))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 154,637 miles

both rear leaf springs weak

exhaust deteriorated

filler in both outer sills but unable to confirm condition of sills underneath

Fail 5 Sep 2017 154,637 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 152,668 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 152,668 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 147,189 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 136,581 miles

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)

Fail 16 Jan 2015

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)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 132,306 miles

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)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 121,337 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 121,337 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 107,779 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 107,779 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 96,352 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 84,715 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 84,710 miles

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)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 67,813 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 57,337 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 31,629 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 21,226 miles

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)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 21,226 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 17,331 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 13,354 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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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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