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HD03 EKV

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

76,955 mi
Last recorded76,955 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2010
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD03 EKV
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2010 76,955 miles

all seat belts slow to retract without assistants

both rear bump stops perished away

front and rear number plates damaged recommend new

n/s/f indicator slightly discoloured when operated

o/s/r h/brake not braking as good as n/s/r

slight /grease around o/s/f outer c/v gaiter no split found in gaiter

various chips in a and b zones ok yet

wipers smearing screen slightly

Fail 4 Oct 2010 76,799 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all seat belts slow to retract without assistants

both rear bump stops perished away

front and rear number plates damaged recommend new

n/s/f indicator slightly discoloured when operated

o/s/r h/brake not braking as good as n/s/r

slight /grease around o/s/f outer c/v gaiter no split found in gaiter

various chips in a and b zones ok yet

Pass 13 Aug 2009 57,545 miles

front number plate damaged slightly

horn weak recommend new

n/s/r tyre worn low on tread and side wall damaged

o/s/r tyre low on tread

tipper pump damp recommend further inspection

Fail 7 Aug 2009 57,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate damaged slightly

horn weak recommend new

n/s/f outer brake pad low unable to see front inner pad thickness

n/s/r tyre worn low on tread and side wall damaged

o/s/r tyre low on tread

rear brakes when braking gradually together are imbalanced recommend further inspection

tipper pump damp recommend further inspection

unable to see inner rear brake pad thickness

Pass 25 Sep 2008 42,465 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 42,460 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 24,569 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 24,556 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 20,484 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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HD03 EKV is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HD03 EKV, 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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HD03 EKV is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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