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FG03 WNW

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

144,086 mi
Last recorded144,086 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 WNW
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 144,086 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all front & rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Central exhaust deteriorated

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers (5.2.2a)

Offside mirror cowl slightly insecure

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak engine ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded on & around rack (2.3.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides & center (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Towbar component slightly corroded bar & brackets (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

aux drive belt deteriorated

exhaust rubber mountings have slight deterioration

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

the body/chassis of the vehicle has extensive welded repairs that have been covered with protective underseal

Fail 12 Jan 2017 144,086 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all front & rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Central exhaust deteriorated

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers (5.2.2a)

Offside mirror cowl slightly insecure

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak engine ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded on & around rack (2.3.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides & center (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Towbar component slightly corroded bar & brackets (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

aux drive belt deteriorated

exhaust rubber mountings have slight deterioration

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

the body/chassis of the vehicle has extensive welded repairs that have been covered with protective underseal

Fail 21 Dec 2016 144,077 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides front to rear welding unsatisfactory (6.1.B.2)

Central Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure wheel area (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member holed (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering arch to chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering both inner & outer sill areas unsatisfactory (6.1.A.1)

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

Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering both sides in & around suspension mountings (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering both sides unsatisfactory (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering both sides chassis/body in & around suspension (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering brake hose to pipe mounting bracket rusted off body & insucure (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering both sides unsatisfactory (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired unsatisfactory welded repair (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all front & rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Central Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded on & around rack (2.3.2)

Central exhaust deteriorated

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers (5.2.2a)

Offside mirror cowl slightly insecure

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides & center (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Towbar component slightly corroded bar & brackets (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)

aux drive belt deteriorating

exhaust rubber mountings have slight deterioration

This vehicle has had extensive welding repairs to the body, chassis & structural areas which are not of a satisfactory standard

signs of filler used to repair the vehicle stucture

Fail 2 Nov 2016 143,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported inner arch (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported inner arch (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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 outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 143,105 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

exhaust system deteriorating in various places

vehicle condition underneath in various places surface corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2015 139,074 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

vehicle condition underneath in various other places surface corrosion.

Fail 6 Jan 2015 139,073 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

vehicle condition underneath in various other places surface corrosion.

Pass 17 Dec 2013 135,472 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

auxilary drivebelt perished

both outer sills corroded

noise from engine-crank pulley/belt area

underbody/chassis corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2013 135,472 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

both outer sills corroded

noise from engine-crank pulley/belt area

underbody/chassis corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2012 132,356 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

underside corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2012 132,325 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

power Steering over filled

underside corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2011 127,626 miles

fuel tank damp possibly with fuel but tested wet and unable to fully inspect - possible leaking when full ???

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover corroded through

Fail 22 Dec 2011 127,619 miles

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

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)

fuel tank damp - possibly with fuel but tested wet - possible leak when full???

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover corroded through

Pass 2 Dec 2010 122,049 miles

noise from o/s of engine - drivebelt bearing noisy. Requires further investigation.

slight n/s/f brake bind

tested very wet

windscreen chipped

Pass 8 Jan 2010 118,029 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 118,006 miles

Centre Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 31 Dec 2009 117,991 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

corrosion around offside front under wheelarch area

screen chipped and marked

Pass 16 Dec 2008 112,864 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes. Not all pipes visible at test.

slight play/wear in both front lower suspension arm back bushes not excessive at test

Fail 15 Dec 2008 112,752 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Corrosion on brake pipes. Not all pipes visible at test.

Pass 19 Dec 2007 101,931 miles

corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test

handbrake 16% efficiency at test

hydraulic clutch pipe corroded

nsr leaf spring back bush slight play/wear

osf chassis leg corroded not holed at test

slight play/wear in front lower back suspension arm bushes

Pass 21 Dec 2006 92,980 miles

NSF headlamp condensation.

Nsr spring bush slight play/wear

Rear shockabsorber stiff.

Pass 15 Mar 2006 81,448 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 81,446 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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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FG03 WNW is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 FG03 WNW, 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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FG03 WNW is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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