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FH03 NGV

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

176,800 mi
Last recorded176,800 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2010
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 NGV
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2010 176,800 miles

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

Clutch pedal anti slip pad missing and brake pedal pad worn

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2010 176,739 miles

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

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

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

Clutch pedal anti slip pad missing and brake pedal pad worn

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 140,965 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Damage to nearside front wing and sidedoor

Slight front brake imbalance (16%)

Windscreen damaged outside swept area

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

handbrake lever pivot slightly worn

Fail 26 Nov 2009 140,623 miles

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

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

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Damage to nearside front wing and sidedoor

Slight front brake imbalance (16%)

Windscreen damaged outside swept area

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 114,131 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine oil leak

nearside loading door damaged

nearside parking brake performance low

offside front and nearside front wings damaged

parking brake lever mechanism worn

Pass 30 Nov 2007 80,601 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2007 80,601 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 41,774 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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FH03 NGV is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FH03 NGV, 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 FH03 NGV registered?

FH03 NGV is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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