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FL03 PVA

2003 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

180,707 mi
Last recorded180,707 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 PVA
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2012 180,707 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 180,707 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 169,863 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 169,865 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 149,489 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 149,489 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 129,747 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 110,039 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 110,039 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 92,655 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 92,655 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 80,120 miles

Rear brake comparison

Pass 12 Jul 2006 79,812 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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FL03 PVA is a 2003 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FL03 PVA, 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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FL03 PVA is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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