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KM53 HKF

2004 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

259,122 mi
Last recorded259,122 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen Relay87,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 HKF
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 259,122 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 259,112 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 255,582 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 255,570 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2015 255,527 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main run front (3.6.B.2c)

Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet (1.9.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded above and behind offside front wheel (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded above nearside front wheel (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 248,754 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 28 Dec 2013 223,066 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Dec 2013 223,058 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2013 190,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

grease round nearside drive shaft gaitor no signs of any holes

Pass 17 Feb 2012 158,649 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

both registration plate bulbs quite dim in operation

engine oil leak

slight movement in lower control arm rear bushers both sides

Pass 21 Nov 2011 150,028 miles

front indicator bulbs faded in colour

offside rear suspension bump stop in poor condition

oil leaks

wiring insecure in engine bay

Pass 17 Dec 2010 111,431 miles

damage to rear axle brake pipe

offside wiper split

Fail 14 Dec 2010 111,424 miles

Nearside Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to rear axle brake pipe

offside wiper split

Pass 29 Sep 2009 64,757 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 64,281 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 64,280 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 59,932 miles

o/s/r lens cracked

rear reg plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Jan 2008 59,798 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/r lens cracked

rear reg plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2007 54,821 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 54,820 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

secondary parking mirror on n/s broken

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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KM53 HKF is a 2004 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 87,244 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 KM53 HKF, 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 22 years old, this Citroen Relay is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KM53 HKF registered?

KM53 HKF is a 2004 Citroen Relay, first registered on 18 February 2004.

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