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KG53 BWV

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,051 mi
Last recorded107,051 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 107,051 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heavily undersealed ltd inspection

o/s front chassis corroded not within prescribed area

parking brake pefromance on limits

side loading door ltd inspection does not open security and inner doorstep

Fail 6 Dec 2018 106,988 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low peformance (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched inscure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low peformance (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Body has an unsafe modification back quarter corroded (6.2.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill areas various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s n/s rear leafspring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s front chassis corroded not within prescribed area

side loading door ltd inspection does not open security and inner doorstep

Pass 13 Dec 2017 101,835 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake PEDAL RUBBER DETERIORATEING

exhaust outer skin corroded

fanbelt not sitting on pullys correctly

front brake balance on limits

front reg plate deteriorateing

front screen damaged on limits marked by wipers

n/s door mirror lense damaged not effecting veiw

n/s front innerwing weak and corroded swelled

noise on engine

o/s bottom balljoint slight play

o/s front corroded next to radiator surport not within prescribed area

o/s inner sill area corroded not within prescribed area

top brake light lense damaged

Fail 4 Dec 2017 101,835 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired sticking (3.6.E.3)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s n/s (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side loading door not opening for inspection of inner sill door runner and step condition (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s front subframe (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s n/s inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s n/s inner sill areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake PEDAL RUBBER DETERIORATEING

exhaust outer skin corroded

fanbelt not sitting on pullys correctly

front brake balance on limits

front reg plate deteriorateing

front screen damaged on limits marked by wipers

n/s door mirror lense damaged not effecting veiw

n/s front innerwing weak and corroded swelled

noise on engine

o/s bottom balljoint slight play

o/s front corroded next to radiator surport not within prescribed area

o/s inner sill area corroded not within prescribed area

top brake light lense damaged

Pass 10 Jun 2016 95,070 miles

brake pedal rubber warn

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

font indicators slightly discolured

front number plate deteriorateing

front screen damaged marked b y wipers on limits

inner and outer sills repaired o/s n/s

n/s front tyre on limits strong advise replace

o/s n/s front and rear suspension prescribed areas weak corrodeing

side loading door limited inspection not opening

Fail 10 Jun 2016 95,063 miles

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

brake pedal rubber warn

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

font indicators slightly discolured

front number plate deteriorateing

front screen damaged marked b y wipers on limits

inner and outer sills repaired o/s n/s

n/s front tyre on limits strong advise replace

o/s n/s front and rear suspension prescribed areas weak corrodeing

side loading door limited inspection not opening

Fail 16 May 2016 94,915 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Headlamp aim too high o/s n/s image poor (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded innerwing (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding limited inspection to wheel bearing (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

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

Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced o/s n/s concaved van is loaded (2.4.B.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s n/s inner outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s n/s (8.2.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s front inner edge badly warn strong advise replace (4.1.E.1)

brake pedal rubber warn

exhaust back box outer skin corroded inscure

front reg plate deteriorateing

front screen damaged BY wipers

n/s rear brake slight fluctation

side loading door limited inspection not opening

Pass 30 May 2015 91,106 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 26 May 2015 91,097 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 17 May 2014 86,611 miles

brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

front number plate slightly loose/damaged

high level brake light disconnected

n/s middle inner and outer sills corroded and holed

rear brake limiter stiff in operation

sideways movement in hand brake lever

spare wheel missing from carrier

Fail 12 May 2014 86,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

front number plate slightly loose/damaged

n/s middle inner and outer sills corroded and holed

rear brake limiter stiff in operation

sideways movement in hand brake lever

spare wheel missing from carrier

Pass 29 May 2013 82,275 miles

Oil leak

centre brake light not workin

surface corrosion on floor and chasis in places

Fail 25 May 2013 82,275 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

centre brake light not workin

surface corrosion on floor and chasis in places

Pass 31 May 2012 77,788 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 77,785 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

heavy surface corrosion on floor and chasis in places

nearside front discs rusty due to standing

nearside rear discs rusty due to standing

offside front discs rusty due to standing

offside rear discs rusty due to standing

Pass 3 Nov 2009 72,222 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 72,222 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 59,315 miles

Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 44,384 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 44,384 miles

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2006 31,804 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 31,804 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 BWV is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 BWV, 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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KG53 BWV is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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