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DA03 AOU

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

172,912 mi
Last recorded172,912 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 AOU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2019 172,912 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected lsv (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected cross member spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected cross member spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2018 162,216 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 151,310 miles

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 May 2016 135,434 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases main box outer shroud corroded (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens damaged (1.4.A.2e)

floor chassis and sills have surface corrosion and patch welded

o/s rear lamp damaged no white light showing

various bodywork damage also oil leaks also clutch rattling on tickover

Fail 3 May 2016 135,431 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized investigate and rectify (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner under floor sill holed and corroded chalked up (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc note cv joint rattling on rd test (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner under floor sill holed and corroded chalked up (6.1.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both inop (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases main box outer shroud corroded (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens damaged (1.4.A.2e)

floor chassis and sills have surface corrosion and patch welded

o/s rear lamp damaged no white light showing

various bodywork damage also oil leaks also clutch rattling on tickover

Pass 28 Apr 2015 120,999 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 105,226 miles

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

offside front coil srping bearing rough effecting steering

Fail 30 Apr 2014 105,226 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front coil srping bearing rough effecting steering

Pass 1 May 2013 92,489 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 92,489 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 78,929 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 78,929 miles

Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 70,069 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 70,066 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 65,009 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 65,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 16 May 2008 60,254 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 60,254 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 23 May 2007 53,011 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 39,994 miles

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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DA03 AOU is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DA03 AOU, 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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DA03 AOU is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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