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DU03 YMS

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

100,395 mi
Last recorded100,395 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 YMS
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2017 100,395 miles

Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outriggers in front of rear axle both sides (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Cross member in front of rear axle to floor (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Across bulk head (marked) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner wing area next to subframe mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner wing area next to subframe mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Body generally corrodded

Pass 18 Feb 2016 92,225 miles

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

front to rear brake pipe corroded by engine but not to excess

under body and suspension corroded but not to excess

Fail 18 Feb 2016 92,221 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipe corroded by engine but not to excess

under body and suspension corroded but not to excess

Pass 19 Feb 2015 88,898 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 88,886 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 85,202 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 85,167 miles

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

clutch pipe very corroded and fluid low

Pass 6 Feb 2013 81,811 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 79,107 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 79,045 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 74,785 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 63,481 miles

osf inner wheel arch trim insecure

wipers not parking in down position

Fail 23 Feb 2010 63,481 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

osf inner wheel arch trim insecure

wipers not parking in down position

Pass 21 Feb 2009 53,566 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 53,566 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 42,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 32,042 miles

both rear tyres light damage to outer walls

Pass 20 Feb 2006 22,428 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 22,428 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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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DU03 YMS 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 57.9%.

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 DU03 YMS, 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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DU03 YMS is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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