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FA03 MPY

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

175,821 mi
Last recorded175,821 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 MPY
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 175,821 miles

Front discs worn, all tyres approaching limit and edges worn, play in all balljoints, all bushes starting to deteriorate, stonechip to windscreen

Inner+outer sills, chassis legs, floor area, step areas, inner+outer wheel arches corroded, brakepipes corroded, springs corroded, shocker casings corroded, body has corrosion

Fail 17 Feb 2016 175,820 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

n/s/f wing mirror glass is missing

Pass 18 Jun 2014 167,032 miles

requires welding

Fail 12 Jun 2014 167,001 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 161,608 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 161,608 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 155,346 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 148,057 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 148,039 miles

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

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 139,867 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 129,255 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 119,817 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 119,817 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 104,236 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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FA03 MPY is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FA03 MPY, 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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FA03 MPY is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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