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CA52 HSY

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

181,089 mi
Last recorded181,089 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 HSY
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 181,089 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 177,382 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 177,357 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 177,344 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 170,677 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

oil level low

Fail 26 Apr 2017 170,229 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

oil level low

Pass 25 Apr 2016 162,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2016 162,346 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet blocked (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

top mounts nosiy when turning

Pass 28 Apr 2015 154,757 miles

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

Oil leak

number plates lights taped up but not showing white light to rear

Fail 27 Apr 2015 154,757 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Oil leak

number plates lights taped up but not showing white light to rear

Pass 28 Apr 2014 147,713 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2014 147,713 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2013 142,823 miles

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2012 139,392 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

rear number plate lights held on with tape

Fail 14 Jun 2012 139,310 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 135,151 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 135,151 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 128,492 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 111,810 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 111,790 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 95,756 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 79,178 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 60,118 miles

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

slight binding on offside rear hand brake

Fail 28 Nov 2006 60,118 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight binding on offside rear hand brake

Fail 10 Jan 2006 56,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

above normal free play in steering rack

loss of amber colour o/s/r ind lamp

o/s drive shaft outer boot showing detrioration

Pass 10 Jan 2006 56,088 miles

above normal free play in steering rack

loss of amber colour o/s/r ind lamp

o/s drive shaft outer boot showing detrioration

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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CA52 HSY is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 CA52 HSY, 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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CA52 HSY is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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