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L253 KBU

1994 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,603 mi
Last recorded135,603 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Citroen Relay113,587 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL253 KBU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 135,603 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Surface corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 25 Feb 2025 134,452 miles

Surface corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 6 Oct 2023 129,471 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 129,471 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 122,441 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 118,323 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 111,921 miles

underside repairs covered in underseal

Pass 8 Aug 2019 110,186 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 107,148 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 104,175 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 102,022 miles

Offside Front engine mounting bracket not fully secure due to corrodied (6.1.D.1b)

engine sounds noisey

Fail 2 Aug 2016 102,011 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear leaf spring mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front engine mounting bracket not fully secure due to corrodied (6.1.D.1b)

engine sounds noisey

Pass 24 Jul 2015 100,675 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 100,670 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 99,605 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 98,491 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 98,485 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 97,211 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 96,143 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 93,040 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 93,040 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 91,178 miles

Front lower cross member corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 91,176 miles

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

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

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

Front lower cross member corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 88,902 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside and offside rear tyres outer side walls slightly perished.

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 7 Apr 2008 88,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside and offside rear tyres outer side walls slightly perished.

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 19 Jul 2007 88,317 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 88,315 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 May 2006 85,301 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside 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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L253 KBU is a 1994 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1994 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.8% with a typical mileage of 113,587 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L253 KBU, 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 32 years old, this Citroen Relay is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L253 KBU is a 1994 Citroen Relay, first registered on 6 July 1994.

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