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FV03 GGA

2003 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

221,497 mi
Last recorded221,497 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 GGA
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2011 221,497 miles

no print out for emissions

slight binding o/s front and rear brakes

slight corrosion to both front brake pipes

thick dirt on the underside

Fail 22 Jul 2011

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

no print out for emissions

slight binding o/s front and rear brakes

slight corrosion to both front brake pipes

thick dirt on the underside

Fail 27 Jun 2011 221,456 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight corrosion to front brake pipes

thick dirt on underside

Pass 10 Jul 2009 196,484 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 196,447 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 157,581 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 156,829 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

offside cv gaiter leaking grease

Pass 15 May 2007 120,187 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 120,180 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front brake inbalance 25% at max

Pass 16 May 2006 86,594 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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FV03 GGA is a 2003 Citroen Relay in Red with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FV03 GGA, 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 FV03 GGA registered?

FV03 GGA is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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