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FV03 GHN

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

145,557 mi
Last recorded145,557 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 GHN
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2017 145,557 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded across front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near side and off side inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near side and off side spring mount (6.1.B.2)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Central Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust box skin corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2016 141,238 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and outer cill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer cill not affecting body mounts (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2016 141,238 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings suspension mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings suspension mount (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and outer cill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer cill not affecting body mounts (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 137,583 miles

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

Offside Rear poor condition and got a nail

Fail 24 Aug 2015 137,583 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear poor condition and got a nail

Pass 28 Aug 2014 133,274 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 133,274 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

middel exh box poor condtion

Pass 28 Aug 2013 127,530 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 127,530 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 121,079 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Aug 2012 121,019 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 113,731 miles

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

near side rear inner sill area corroded and holed

Pass 5 May 2010 100,930 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 86,478 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 86,476 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 68,894 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 68,894 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 55,878 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 47,137 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 GHN is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GHN, 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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FV03 GHN is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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