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FA03 MRX

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

203,040 mi
Last recorded203,040 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 203,040 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 199,130 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 199,130 miles

Nearside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 198,931 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 94,563 miles

nsr inner sill slightly corroded.

Fail 20 Jun 2012 194,535 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

nsr inner sill slightly corroded.

Pass 22 Jun 2011 183,448 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

hydraulic clutch pipe corroded and loose

nearside rear inner sill corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2011 183,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

hydraulic clutch pipe corroded and loose

nearside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2010 170,633 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 170,460 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 142,468 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 142,468 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 119,619 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 119,619 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 96,121 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 MRX is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 MRX, 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 FA03 MRX registered?

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

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