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GR03 BXW

2003 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

217,575 mi
Last recorded217,575 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR03 BXW
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 217,575 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 191,772 miles

windscreen damaged outside the swept area on the nearside and offside

Fail 27 Aug 2015 191,646 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner lower wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

windscreen damaged outside the swept area on the nearside and offside

Pass 6 Apr 2014 163,620 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage outside swepted area

n/s/r and o/s/f lower outer sills damaged

rear of the vehicle has been panneled

there is surface corrison in many places at the rear of the vehicle boxed chassis areas

Fail 11 Mar 2014 160,445 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

nsr lower outer sill is damaged

osf lower outer sill is damaged

rear of vehicle has been panneled

there is surface corrosion in many places at the rear of vehicle boxed chassis areas

Pass 25 Feb 2013 128,746 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to windsreen outside sewpted area

n/s and o/s sills corroded

power steering pump nosie

Pass 13 Nov 2012 127,127 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre badly perished

rear brake imbalance & grabbing

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 29 Oct 2011 96,276 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)

n/s/r tyre side wall badly perished

Fail 29 Oct 2011 96,276 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

n/s/r tyre side wall badly perished

Pass 8 Sep 2010 75,787 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 75,787 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 70,184 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 2 Sep 2009 70,184 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 61,380 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 61,380 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 46,093 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 46,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 22 Jul 2006 24,937 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 24,937 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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GR03 BXW is a 2003 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GR03 BXW, 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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GR03 BXW is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 12 August 2003.

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