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FD03 HCU

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

111,339 mi
Last recorded111,339 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 HCU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2017 111,339 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Rear nearside light unit damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2016 110,688 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

corrosion rear under sill areas n/s and o/s

hard corrosion n/s and o/s front jacking areas

n/s/r tyre cracking and perished

rear crossmember hard corrosion

surface corrosion rear and front discs

Pass 5 Aug 2011 110,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

high level brake light not working

n/s/r tyre showing deteriation

Pass 9 Jun 2010 102,719 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 102,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2009 90,235 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 90,181 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 85,510 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 85,485 miles

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 May 2007 79,555 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 79,552 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 71,194 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 71,194 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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FD03 HCU is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 FD03 HCU, 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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FD03 HCU is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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