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EG03 SWN

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,105 mi
Last recorded100,105 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 SWN
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 100,105 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front wheel arches corroded

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion has been repaired and covered with underseal

general rust underneath

Pass 15 Dec 2020 84,735 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front front inner wheel arches corroded

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall slightly damage (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wing has damage

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front wing has damage

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall slightly damage (5.2.3 (e))

general rust underneath

Fail 11 Dec 2020 84,679 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill severely corroded within prescribed area of rear suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Both front inner wheel arches are considerably corroded

Engine oil level on minimum

N/s/f wing has damage

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer, damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

O/s outer sill appears to be filled with expanding foam, partially covering exhaust

O/s/f seatbelt appears difficult to secure in buckle

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner, also has considerable damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Repair to N/s inner sill has been covered in silicone, so unable to assess integrity

Fail 1 Dec 2020 84,533 miles

Emissions not tested No oil on dipstick when checked, risk of damage to engine if tested. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill severely corroded within prescribed area of rear suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Both front inner wheel arches are considerably corroded

N/s/f wing has damage

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer, damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

O/s outer sill appears to be filled with expanding foam, partially covering exhaust

O/s/f seatbelt appears difficult to secure in buckle

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner, also has considerable damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 78,397 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside inner sill condition

Offside headlamp condition

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 78,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside inner sill condition

Offside headlamp condition

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 72,065 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 72,065 miles

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

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake binding

Offside Rear wheel rim damage

Pass 28 Jun 2017 67,649 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 67,648 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 64,316 miles

exhaust condt poor

Pass 19 Jun 2015 61,447 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 58,974 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

os/nsf tyres perished

Pass 24 Jun 2013 56,125 miles

damage to os r/v mirror

Pass 21 Jun 2012 53,053 miles

damage to os r/v mirror

some screen damage

Pass 20 Jun 2011 49,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

os rear view mirror damaged

some screen damage

Pass 26 Jan 2010 43,220 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 36,342 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 36,342 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 28,118 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 22,645 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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EG03 SWN is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc 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 EG03 SWN, 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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EG03 SWN is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 August 2003.

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