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KG53 BVX

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

186,272 mi
Last recorded186,272 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 BVX
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2010 186,272 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Nov 2010 186,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 147,759 miles

slight knocking from front suspension no play found

Fail 3 Nov 2009 147,758 miles

Nearside Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 133,492 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Nov 2008 133,490 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 114,431 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2007 114,371 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2006 85,198 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 85,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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KG53 BVX is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KG53 BVX, 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 KG53 BVX registered?

KG53 BVX is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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