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BV03 HNZ

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

128,560 mi
Last recorded128,560 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 HNZ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 128,560 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 65,609 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Extensive welding to prescribed areas with undersealing

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 65,609 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Extensive welding to prescribed areas with undersealing

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 65,581 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill and area at leaf-spring eye area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill/bodywork at leaf-spring hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Next to jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill/bodywork at leaf-spring hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Parking brake low on performance

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 64,687 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 64,686 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point / out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger / inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 62,882 miles

Windscreen chip zone A

Exhaust in deteriorated condition

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake performance low

Fail 8 Aug 2018 62,881 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Offside and especially nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust in deteriorated condition

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake performance low

Windscreen chip zone A

Pass 4 Aug 2017 61,123 miles

High level stop light not working

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 61,122 miles

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

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

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

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

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

High level stop light not working

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 60,359 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 60,359 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 59,257 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 59,257 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 54,594 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pad wear

high level stop light not working

nearside front seat floor fixing loose on one bolt

Pass 5 Jul 2013 50,221 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

only just adequate clearance with rear bump stops

Fail 5 Jul 2013 50,221 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

only just adequate clearance with rear bump stops

Fail 17 Jun 2013 50,164 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 46,529 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside headlamp mounting bracket damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2011 43,084 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 40,771 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 36,752 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 34,089 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 29,872 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 29,872 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 24,004 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 24,004 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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BV03 HNZ is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 BV03 HNZ, 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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BV03 HNZ is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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