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GF03 CGU

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

123,975 mi
Last recorded123,975 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 CGU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2022 123,975 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill fillerd (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

under body has surface rust

Pass 15 Oct 2021 116,560 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust casing loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs scord and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension top mount nosie lock to lock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 116,519 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near rear spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis corroded/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached broken (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust casing loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs scord and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension top mount nosie lock to lock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides rear binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 110,753 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most brake pipes have some corrosion not yet considered excesive (1.1.11 (c))

Front both strut tops where they meet top mounts apear to have corroded and lost some of the cross sectional area

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 110,753 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded chassis pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment hits stop (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most brake pipes have some corrosion not yet considered excesive (1.1.11 (c))

Front both strut tops where they meet top mounts apear to have corroded and lost some of the cross sectional area

Pass 1 May 2019 106,798 miles

Nearside and offside wheel arch corroded but not within prescribed areas

Fail 6 Apr 2019 106,628 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside rear wheel arch corroded but not within prescribed areas

offside front wheel arch corroded but not within prescribed areas

Pass 4 May 2018 104,040 miles

Various signs of under-body corrosion, none of which structural at present.

Fail 9 Apr 2018 103,850 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion By Jacking point (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 May 2017 100,426 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 100,413 miles

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located top mount bearing seized causing spring to move out of spring cup when on steering is turned (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2016 95,659 miles

Both rear tyres are perishing

Pass 28 Apr 2015 91,944 miles

Both rear tyres outer side walls perished/cracked, Recommend replaced.

Exhaust silencer rusted

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

O/S outer sill starting to rust

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare wheel carrier rattles

Fail 27 Apr 2015 91,944 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear tyres outer side walls perished/cracked, Recommend replaced.

Exhaust silencer rusted

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

O/S outer sill starting to rust

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare wheel carrier rattles

Pass 28 Apr 2014 88,810 miles

Both rear tyres very badly perished/cracked, Strongly recommend new tyres fitted.

Very slight wheel bearing noise on n/s/r

Pass 8 Apr 2013 86,259 miles

Both rear tyre side walls perished/cracked

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F washer jet partly blocked

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

Very slight brake bind o/s/r

Fail 8 Apr 2013 86,259 miles

Both rear tyre side walls perished/cracked

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F washer jet partly blocked

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

Very slight brake bind o/s/r

Pass 18 Apr 2012 83,550 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 83,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2011 80,849 miles

nearside and offside side wall on rear tyres becoming deteriorated

nearside front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2010 77,149 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 71,358 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 61,885 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 52,126 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 42,113 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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GF03 CGU is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 GF03 CGU, 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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GF03 CGU is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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