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DE03 WXJ

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,711 mi
Last recorded145,711 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 WXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 145,711 miles

Battery tray excessively corroded but battery not likely to fall from holder.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material One pipe going over the front sub frame is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe out of the compensator is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. 215/75R16C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced In the inner wing, near the battery mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Door is excessively corroded, but not likely to cause injury.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. 215/75R16C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle has under covers fitted to arches and under body not allowing for full inspection of some components.

Pass 16 May 2025 144,075 miles

Battery tray excessively corroded but battery not likely to fall from holder.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material One pipe going over the front sub frame is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. 215/75R16C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. 215/75R16C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle has undecovers fitted to arches and underbody not allowing for full inspection of some components.

Fail 24 Aug 2023 144,069 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All wheel wells covered with plastic unable to fully inspect for corrosion.

Battery tray excessively corroded.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Engine mounting. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Underside of vehicle covered with boards unable to fully inspect for corrosion.

Pass 24 Aug 2022 143,450 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 141,707 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 141,693 miles

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced sill (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced sill (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 138,082 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 134,904 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor to inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion member near load valve (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 130,359 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 130,335 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 125,902 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 122,559 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 117,889 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 117,889 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 117,887 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 113,234 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f spring coverd

Fail 11 Jul 2011 113,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/f spring coverd

Pass 22 May 2009 110,403 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 92,628 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 74,597 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 54,569 miles

ADVISE ON CONDITION OF FRONT WIPER BLADES. † †ADVISE POWER STEERING BRACKET SNAPED.

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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DE03 WXJ is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DE03 WXJ, 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 DE03 WXJ registered?

DE03 WXJ is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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