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H16 FBS

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

175,000 mi
Last recorded175,000 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 FBS
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 175,000 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 118,812 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear door fillered shut

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear seats removed

early and not within corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2017 112,947 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 112,893 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

long bed seriously corroded so load not secure

Pass 24 Sep 2016 109,666 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Sep 2016 109,666 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Sep 2015 102,532 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 102,532 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 95,329 miles

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

Nearside 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 95,329 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 83,931 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 83,931 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 76,060 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 72,458 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

clutch peadl antislip pad smooth,brake antislip pad slightly worn

coolant level low

front grille damaged (loose)

tipper structure and body corroded

towing ball pitted

Fail 20 Sep 2011 72,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

clutch peadl antislip pad smooth,brake antislip pad slightly worn

coolant level low

front grille damaged (loose)

nearside rear brake disc outer surface corroded, caliper slider covers missing

tipper structure and body corroded

towing ball pitted

Pass 21 Sep 2010 58,131 miles

Clutch pedal rubber worn smooth

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside wiper blade split

Oil leak

Vehicle in a untidy condition

Pass 10 Sep 2009 45,786 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

clutch pedal antislip pad worn

nearside rear tyre sidewall scuffed

rear brake application imbalanced

scratches in screen

Fail 2 Sep 2009 45,767 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

clutch pedal antislip pad worn

nearside rear tyre sidewall scuffed

rear brake application imbalanced

scratches in screen

Pass 4 Sep 2008 42,382 miles

Oil leak

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 1 Sep 2008 42,373 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2007 34,753 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 34,751 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2006 27,643 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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H16 FBS is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 H16 FBS, 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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H16 FBS is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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