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KU53 DMZ

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

219,741 mi
Last recorded219,741 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2010
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 DMZ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2010 219,741 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 218,300 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2009 218,300 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2008 210,490 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING LOW

Fail 1 Dec 2008 210,466 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING LOW

UNABLE TO ASSESS NEARSIDE FRONT STEERING/SUSPENSION JOINTS FULLY DUE TO FAILURE ITEM

Pass 9 Nov 2007 181,919 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 132,903 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 132,903 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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KU53 DMZ is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KU53 DMZ, 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 KU53 DMZ registered?

KU53 DMZ is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 12 November 2003.

Is KU53 DMZ safe to buy?

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