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FG03 ZPW

2003 Citroen Relay

Yellow Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,526 mi
Last recorded140,526 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 ZPW
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2011 140,526 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

high level stop not working

nearside handbrake reading low

nearside outer and inner sill out with perscribed area

offside outer sill corroded out with perscribed area

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 27 Jul 2011 140,524 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

high level stop not working

nearside handbrake reading low

nearside outer and inner sill out with perscribed area

offside outer sill corroded out with perscribed area

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 23 Jul 2010 138,229 miles

Oil leak

all brake discs worn and pitted

high level brake light in op

Fail 21 Jul 2010 138,225 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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)

Oil leak

all brake discs worn and pitted

high level brake light in op

Pass 26 Jun 2009 127,107 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 127,081 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 110,906 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 94,078 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 93,854 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 78,473 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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FG03 ZPW is a 2003 Citroen Relay in Yellow with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZPW, 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 FG03 ZPW registered?

FG03 ZPW is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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