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GR03 BYH

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,980 mi
Last recorded95,980 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR03 BYH
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2015 95,980 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 90,030 miles

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

excessive corrosion to nearside and offside front inner arch but not in prescribed area

excessive corrosion to nearside inner sill but not in prescribed area.

Fail 23 Dec 2013 90,030 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

excessive corrosion to nearside and offside front inner arch but not in prescribed area

excessive corrosion to nearside inner sill but not in prescribed area.

Pass 30 Nov 2012 82,850 miles

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

corrosion to o/s/f inner arch but not in prescribed area

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 26 Nov 2012 82,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Offside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion to o/s/f inner arch but not in prescribed area

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 16 Dec 2011 76,867 miles

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

slight roughness in both front top mounts

Fail 15 Dec 2011 76,867 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

slight roughness in both front top mounts

Pass 2 Dec 2010 70,232 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 70,231 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 63,283 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 63,283 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 56,536 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 46,218 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 45,942 miles

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

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)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 35,437 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 35,437 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 BYH is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 GR03 BYH, 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 BYH is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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