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FP03 JXL

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

102,225 mi
Last recorded102,225 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 JXL
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 102,225 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch / turret housing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both inner body sills/floor corroded and holed outside of prescribed areas

handbrake efficiency only just met requirements

o/s outer body sill corroded and holed outside of prescribed area

o/s/f lower mirror damaged

slight corrosion along inner and outer body sills

slight corrosion to n/s/f inner arch just outside of prescribed areas

Fail 5 Mar 2019 102,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch corroded and holed within 30cm of subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch corroded and holed within 30cm of subframe mount x2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch corroded and holed within 30cm of top strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch / turret housing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both inner body sills/floor corroded and holed outside of prescribed areas

handbrake efficiency only just met requirements

o/s outer body sill corroded and holed outside of prescribed area

o/s/f lower mirror damaged

slight corrosion along inner and outer body sills

slight corrosion to n/s/f inner arch just outside of prescribed areas

Pass 27 Feb 2018 99,944 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis legs (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f mirror unit slightly loose

o/s/f inner arch corroded outside of prescribed area

slight corrosion along inner body sills

slight corrosion in both front inner arches

Fail 27 Feb 2018 99,944 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis legs (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f mirror unit slightly loose

o/s/f inner arch corroded outside of prescribed area

slight corrosion along inner body sills

slight corrosion in both front inner arches

Pass 8 Mar 2017 97,081 miles

o/s/ bottom mirror glass damaged

o/s/f headlight slightly loose on lower mount

sidewall damage to o/s/r tyre

slight corrosion in both front inner arches

slight corrosion to body sills

Pass 16 Feb 2016 93,712 miles

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

o/s/f headlight slightly loose on mounts

Fail 16 Feb 2016 93,712 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light broken lense showing white light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/f inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/f headlight slightly loose on mounts

Pass 10 Feb 2015 88,486 miles

coolant leak

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 10 Feb 2015 88,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

coolant leak

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 24 Feb 2014 84,228 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 81,547 miles

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)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 77,429 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 75,041 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISC WORN LOW

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 75,041 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISC WORN LOW

Pass 24 Aug 2009 70,641 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 70,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 67,577 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 63,185 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 54,393 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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FP03 JXL is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FP03 JXL, 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 FP03 JXL registered?

FP03 JXL is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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