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FB03 OFE

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

93,254 mi
Last recorded93,254 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 93,254 miles

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

Front Corrosion out of prescribed area

Power steering pipes covered in underseal/grease

Welding repairs heavily covered in underseal

Fail 18 Apr 2025 93,252 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Corrosion out of prescribed areas

Power steering pipes covered in grease/underseal

Welding repairs and underside heavily waxoiled/undersealed

Fail 5 Feb 2025 93,230 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured top of eye over bush missing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured top of eye over bush missing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front corrosion out of prescribed area

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

all brake/steering pipes coated in grease

welding repairs covered in underseal

Pass 21 Dec 2023 91,684 miles

Offside Front chassis leg heavily corroded not in prescribed area

all underside corroded covered in underseal

welding repairs covered in underseal multiple places

Fail 17 Nov 2023 91,678 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front outer cv boots (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn heavily pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake excessively binding both front brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front tyres heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front chassis leg heavily corroded not in prescribed area

all underside corroded covered in underseal

welding repairs covered in underseal multiple places

Pass 10 Aug 2022 91,477 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 91,412 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 91,373 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 84,952 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Apr 2017 84,952 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 83,631 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 81,845 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 81,841 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 80,343 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 80,343 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 80,165 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 80,135 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 77,236 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 77,236 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 74,788 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 71,426 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 67,914 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 67,410 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Mar 2009 67,410 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 64,431 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 62,277 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 60,111 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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FB03 OFE is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 OFE, 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 OFE is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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