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KG53 ZJJ

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

129,721 mi
Last recorded129,721 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 ZJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2022 129,721 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear suspension and exhaust corroding

inner and outer sills corroding

oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2020 129,231 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front and rear suspension corroded

oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2020 129,231 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front and rear suspension corroded

oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2019 126,405 miles

nsf tyre wearing on edges

nsr light damaged

oil leak

slight leak on exhaust

Fail 4 Jun 2019 126,404 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning rear brake load valve seized (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Headlamp insecure os (4.1.1 (c))

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

Position lamp not working osf (4.2.1 (a))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak osf (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced NS REAR REAR INNER SILL- SPRING HANGER AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced NSF INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced NSF INNER WHEEL ARCH/CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced NSR WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OSF CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front indicators discoloured

nsf tyre wearing on edges

nsr light assembly damaged

oil leak

slight leak on exhaust

Pass 6 Jun 2018 122,650 miles

nsf cv boot deteriorating

oil leak

slight leak on front exhaust

Fail 15 May 2018 122,620 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nsf chassiss (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nsf wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings osf chassis (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings osf chassis- seatbelt (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings osf step (chassiss) (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings osr chassis - suspension (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped osf brake pipe (3.6.B.1)

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

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated ns and os front (2.5.A.2)

Headlamp aim too high ns ans os (1.8)

Headlamp insecure os headlight loose (1.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak osf (2.7.3)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush osf lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

eml on

ns findicator discoloured

nsf cv boot deteriorating

oil leak

slight leak on front exhaust

Pass 10 Jun 2017 117,126 miles

brake pipes protective coated

exhaust system slight corroded

oil leak

slight corrosion under side

Pass 5 May 2015 115,957 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2015 115,957 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 113,404 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 112,008 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 108,503 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres slight outer sidewall damage

n/s/r tyre wear on inner and outer edges

Fail 18 Nov 2011 108,503 miles

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

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres slight outer sidewall damage

n/s/r tyre wear on inner and outer edges

Pass 1 Nov 2010 104,126 miles

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

Oil leak

offside rear brakes noisey when hand brake applied

power steering pipe loose

Fail 1 Nov 2010 104,126 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

offside rear brakes noisey when hand brake applied

power steering pipe loose

Pass 15 Sep 2009 95,029 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 95,020 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

o/s door mirror slight cracks centre brake light not working/damage

Pass 18 Aug 2008 81,206 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 81,206 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 67,298 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 67,298 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 46,736 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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KG53 ZJJ is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 ZJJ, 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 ZJJ is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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