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DY03 HXJ

2003 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

316,083 mi
Last recorded316,083 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 HXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2015 316,083 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 277,425 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 263,781 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 235,291 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 204,182 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 204,182 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 4 Jun 2010 163,652 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 163,652 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 129,068 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 129,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 127,667 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 127,667 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 94,114 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 94,114 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 60,536 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 60,356 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 57,289 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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DY03 HXJ is a 2003 Citroen Relay in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DY03 HXJ, 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 DY03 HXJ registered?

DY03 HXJ is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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