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CV03 YYC

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

179,032 mi
Last recorded179,032 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 YYC
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2019 179,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Nearside and offside inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Offside and Nearside step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding Nearside and offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 175,956 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 175,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 127,861 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 163,624 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 163,624 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 149,934 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 149,934 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 138,092 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front n/s and o/s top mount bearings stiff to turn

Fail 3 Nov 2011 138,092 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front n/s and o/s top mount bearings stiff to turn

Pass 5 Nov 2010 126,581 miles

Front strut tops slightly stiff

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 121,225 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 121,228 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 121,228 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

poss coolant leak around engine

Pass 17 Apr 2008 94,736 miles

both mirrors are the made up type

Fail 17 Apr 2008 94,736 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both mirrors are the made up type

Pass 17 Apr 2007 65,876 miles

slight noise from steering on a left hand lock

Pass 13 Apr 2006 48,202 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 48,202 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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CV03 YYC is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 CV03 YYC, 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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CV03 YYC is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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