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GY03 ZRT

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

144,653 mi
Last recorded144,653 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 ZRT
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 144,653 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills plus floor covered with under sealant (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills plus floor covered with under sealant (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 144,653 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills plus floor covered with under sealant (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills plus floor covered with under sealant (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 144,079 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

all previous failures sign of repair covered in black substances

sign of previous repairs covered with thick sealants

vehicle underbody chassis/structure heavily corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2024 144,072 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded front to rear including step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

sign of previous repairs covered with thick sealants

vehicle underbody chassis/structure heavily corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2023 140,012 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

sign of repairs covered in thick substance inner sills heavily corroded both sides

signs of repair covered in thick substances rear wheel arch heavily corroded all 4

under body corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2023 140,000 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear wheel arch heavliy corroded all 4 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sills heavliy corroded both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

under body corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2022 133,036 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

all repairs covered heavily in undersealent and black spray

Fail 3 Mar 2022 133,028 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 124,654 miles

All affected corroded areas covered with thick black under seal and signs of repairs

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under body rust on suspension components back to front

Fail 24 Mar 2021 124,648 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner sills corroded back to front. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner sills corroded. back to front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under body rust on suspension components back to front

Pass 30 Mar 2020 123,681 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody corroeded

Pass 8 Jan 2019 119,152 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 119,152 miles

Nearside Front Inner Floor excessively deteriorated Wheel Arch Area Excessively Corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel Arch Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Floor excessively deteriorated Wheel Arch Area Excessively Corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel Arch Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2018 118,709 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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))

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))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and lower arch complete (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 116,241 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 109,149 miles

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

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

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

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

under body schutz and under body rust

Pass 12 Dec 2015 109,014 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2015 109,014 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump not working (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 105,897 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 105,897 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 103,437 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to chassis offside front

corrosion to rear chassis

Fail 23 Nov 2013 103,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to chassis offside front

corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 1 Dec 2012 99,524 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 94,125 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 91,572 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2010 91,551 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 88,410 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 83,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear u bolts rust stained

Fail 24 Nov 2008 83,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear u bolts rust stained

Pass 26 Nov 2007 77,525 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 677,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Jun 2006 677,758 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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GY03 ZRT is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 GY03 ZRT, 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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GY03 ZRT is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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