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KY53 OKE

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

135,531 mi
Last recorded135,531 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 OKE
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 135,531 miles

General corrosion throughout underside

Fail 21 Apr 2018 135,256 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)

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

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

body & underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 15 May 2017 130,275 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

lots of body & underbody corrosion in various places

Fail 10 May 2017 130,974 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near tow bar & spring mounts (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

lots of body & underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 12 May 2016 125,270 miles

lots of body & underbody corrosion in various places

Fail 11 May 2016 125,270 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

lots of body & underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 14 May 2015 119,993 miles

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

Welding repairs carried out to MOT specification

body & underbody corrosion in various places

splits in wiper blades

Fail 12 May 2015 119,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

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

body & underbody corrosion in various places

splits in wiper blades

Pass 28 Mar 2014 113,264 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

hi level brake light not working

traces of grease on n/s front cv boot

Fail 25 Mar 2014 113,178 miles

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

hi level brake light not working

traces of grease on n/s front cv boot

Pass 28 Mar 2013 105,765 miles

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

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

exhaust detriorated

general underside surface corrosion

n/s front brake dirt cover missing

traces of grease on n/s cv boot

Fail 26 Mar 2013 105,765 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust detriorated

general underside surface corrosion

n/s front brake dirt cover missing

traces of grease on n/s cv boot

Pass 3 Apr 2012 99,298 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 92,423 miles

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

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f ball joint dust cover split

Fail 11 Mar 2011 92,423 miles

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

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

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

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f ball joint dust cover split

Fail 11 Feb 2010 86,652 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear parking brake noisy when aplied

rear reg:plate deteriorated

Pass 11 Feb 2010 86,652 miles

rear reg:plate deteriorated

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear parking brake noisy when aplied

Pass 5 Jan 2009 71,537 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 53,969 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 53,969 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 42,020 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 40,381 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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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KY53 OKE 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 54.5%.

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 KY53 OKE, 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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KY53 OKE is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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