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DG03 FXC

2003 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

163,320 mi
Last recorded163,320 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 FXC
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 163,320 miles

0/s rear chassis and crossmember corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak on engine but not excessive

Pass 29 Oct 2018 161,668 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 161,663 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 160,301 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting broken away

Pass 5 Oct 2016 158,834 miles

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

o/s outer sill holed and corroded but not in a prescribed area

Fail 5 Oct 2016 158,834 miles

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

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

o/s outer sill holed and corroded but not in a prescribed area

Pass 23 Sep 2015 157,039 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 156,993 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 155,302 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 155,302 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 153,537 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 153,519 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 150,197 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 150,197 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 144,642 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 138,948 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 132,956 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 132,956 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2008 120,781 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 120,781 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 108,061 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 79,302 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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DG03 FXC is a 2003 Citroen Relay in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DG03 FXC, 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 DG03 FXC registered?

DG03 FXC is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is DG03 FXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG03 FXC shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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