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GU03 HVY

2003 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests20 (9 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate45%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 HVY
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

9 pass 11 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2017

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

injector seal leaking and battery light on

Pass 27 Jun 2015 119,715 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2014 106,639 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 106,632 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Corrosion to inner sills

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

Slight stiffness to front top strut bearings

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Sep 2012 106,378 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

air bag light on might have to comply next MOT

engine injector leaking compsion

n/s front brake slight binding

Pass 12 Oct 2011 102,940 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 102,904 miles

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Oct 2010 99,145 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 99,062 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Oct 2009 95,919 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 95,912 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 92,778 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 92,716 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Front brake disc's worn.

Rear brake disc's worn.

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 86,823 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 86,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Fail 13 Sep 2006 78,695 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 78,695 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 77,793 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn too limt

n/side door mirror glass cracked

Fail 14 Feb 2006 77,159 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake pedal anti slip worn to limit.

n/s door mirror damaged.

Fail 7 Feb 2006 76,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

power rack damp on unions

some play in o/s/f inner rack joint

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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GU03 HVY is a 2003 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45%.

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 GU03 HVY, 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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GU03 HVY is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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