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KG53 ZHE

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2017

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened to rear all four (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (3.7.B.5b)

all weldings heavily sealented and has traces of body filler hard inspect

brake pipes slightly pitted and corroded

front to rear exhuast system corroded

oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2017

Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings leaf spring mount area (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened to rear all four (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (3.7.B.5b)

brake pipes slightly pitted and corroded

front to rear exhuast system corroded

oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2015 94,920 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s n/s (2.4.A.3)

n/s mirror damaged repaired with tape

o/s front jacking point corroded

o/s n/s inner sills corroded not within prescribed areas

oil leak on engine breather pipe smell of fumes

rear brake backing plates corrodeing

suspension prescribed area very weak and corroded front and rear

Fail 16 Nov 2015 94,914 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

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

Leaf spring longitudinally displaced o/s n/s concaved and leaning to o/s (2.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s n/s front innerwings (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s rear leafspring mount (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s n/s (2.4.A.3)

n/s mirror damaged repaired with tape

o/s front jacking point corroded

o/s n/s inner sills corroded not within prescribed areas

oil leak on engine breather pipe smell of fumes

rear brake backing plates corrodeing

suspension prescribed area very weak and corroded front and rear

Pass 18 Nov 2014 89,421 miles

both front orange indicators faded slightly

brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn slightly

n/s door mirror slightly damaged/insecure

n/s/r leaf spring front bush worn slightly

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly and has a nail in it

o/s and n/s middle backing sills under vehicle corroded and holed but not within 30cm of a load bearing member

oil leak from top of engine/breather area

rear valance starting to corrode around both rear leaf spring hanger mountings

screw in o/s/f tyre tread near to outer wall

Fail 11 Nov 2014 89,411 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Outer 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 Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

both front orange indicators faded slightly

brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn slightly

n/s door mirror slightly damaged/insecure

n/s/r leaf spring front bush worn slightly

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly and has a nail in it

o/s and n/s middle backing sills under vehicle corroded and holed but not within 30cm of a load bearing member

oil leak from top of engine/breather area

rear valance starting to corrode around both rear leaf spring hanger mountings

screw in o/s/f tyre tread near to outer wall

Pass 30 Oct 2013 82,471 miles

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR TAIL LAMPS ARE DAMAGED

NEAR SIDE MIRROR REPAIRED WITH TAPE

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

OIL LEAKS

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

REAR SUSPENSION LEAF SPRINGS ARE WORN

Fail 25 Oct 2013 82,419 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 Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR TAIL LAMPS ARE DAMAGED

NEAR SIDE MIRROR REPAIRED WITH TAPE

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

OFF SIDE FRONT OUTER AND INNER SILL IS CORRODED AND HOLED BUT NOT WITHIN 30CM AREA BUT CLOSE TO PARKING BRAKE LEVER MOUNT AND SEATBELT MOUNT AREA

OIL LEAKS

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR SUSPENSION LEAF SPRINGS ARE WORN

Pass 22 Oct 2012 75,792 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 75,792 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 68,606 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2011 68,606 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2010 59,473 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 52,294 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 44,952 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 37,083 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 28,622 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 ZHE is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZHE, 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 ZHE is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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