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DA03 BYJ

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,551 mi
Last recorded104,551 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2016 104,551 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 100,162 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 100,146 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 100,090 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 95,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both outer sills are showing corrosion but im unable to form any holes.

Pass 28 Aug 2013 89,988 miles

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

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 85,596 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 72,975 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 69,240 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 69,230 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Jun 2009 62,743 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 62,743 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 54,522 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 33,286 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 24,903 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 BYJ 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 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BYJ, 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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What year was DA03 BYJ registered?

DA03 BYJ is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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