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HD52 HGM

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

96,830 mi
Last recorded96,830 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD52 HGM
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2017 96,830 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded By jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear shackle bracket inner sills and crossmember (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch in multiple places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper shocker mount area inside inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear shackle bracket inner sill and crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded above rear load valve bracket (2.4.A.3)

Front radiator cross member badly corroded and weak

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch in multiple places (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2016 95,765 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre valve perished

O/S front cross member corroded on chassis

Offside Rear tyre valve perished

Fail 30 Jul 2016 95,761 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre valve perished

O/S front cross member corroded on chassis

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre valve perished

Oil leak from oil filter

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 87,737 miles

Excessive corrosion to offside front outside of all prescribed areas and not affecting continuity of the chassis member

Nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 24 Jul 2015 87,737 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Excessive corrosion to offside front outside of all prescribed areas and not affecting continuity of the chassis member

Nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Jul 2014 79,132 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre badly perished

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. RBT Parking Brake Efficiency: 19%

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. RBT Service Brake Efficiency: 56%

Spare tyre defective

Fail 14 Jul 2014 79,132 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear tyre badly perished

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Jul 2013 71,689 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 71,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 59,862 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 59,862 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 50,140 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 50,140 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 43,210 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 35,747 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 35,747 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 28,092 miles

offside mirror damaged but not affecting rear view

Pass 10 Jan 2007 23,061 miles

headlamp aim deflectors fitted to dipped beam.

o/s/r wheel arch moulding missing,centre moulding scuffed.

Fail 10 Jan 2007 23,061 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

headlamp aim deflectors fitted to dipped beam.

o/s/r wheel arch moulding missing,centre moulding scuffed.

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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HD52 HGM is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 HD52 HGM, 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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HD52 HGM is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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