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CA03 CXZ

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

191,103 mi
Last recorded191,103 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 CXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 191,103 miles

Offside Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both outer sills holed

o/s/r outer sill holed

Fail 13 Aug 2013 191,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both outer sills holed

o/s/r outer sill holed

Pass 27 Jul 2012 179,891 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 170,557 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 170,557 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2010 163,184 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside front strut top bearing seized

Fail 26 Jul 2010 163,184 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

nearside front strut top bearing seized

Pass 8 Jul 2009 143,913 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 143,496 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 122,101 miles

o/s front drive shaft (inner) boot split n/s front drive shaft (inner ) boot split

Fail 22 Jul 2008 122,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s front drive shaft (inner) boot split n/s front drive shaft (inner ) boot split

Pass 12 Jul 2007 101,879 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 101,398 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 80,902 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 80,064 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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CA03 CXZ is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 CA03 CXZ, 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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CA03 CXZ is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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