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FB03 OFD

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,451 mi
Last recorded154,451 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 OFD
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 154,451 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

n/s and o/s front upper inner wheel archs rotten through just outside perscribed areas

n/s and o/s rear inner sills rotten through just outside perscribed areas

n/s/f chassis rotten

Fail 6 Jun 2014 154,436 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

n/s and o/s front upper inner wheel archs rotten through just outside perscribed areas

n/s and o/s rear inner sills rotten through just outside perscribed areas

n/s/f chassis rotten

Pass 8 Oct 2012 153,594 miles

Both sills and front inner arches corroded (not in prescibed area)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 153,410 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Both sills and front inner arches corroded (not in prescibed area)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 149,080 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 149,016 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 141,536 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 134,671 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 134,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 130,012 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 130,009 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2008 130,000 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 13 Oct 2007 120,122 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 73,045 miles

front pads low

nearside front tyre near limit

offside front brake binding

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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FB03 OFD 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 50%.

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 FB03 OFD, 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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FB03 OFD is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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