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HG03 DXK

2003 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

232,416 mi
Last recorded232,416 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 DXK
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2023 232,416 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both inners sills / out riggers / cross members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both stiff / noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hangers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 224,220 miles

Front top strut mounts stiff

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 224,220 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front top strut mounts stiff

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 217,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 216,301 miles

Front door check straps inoperative

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill close to seat belt mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

top strut mountings stiff/noisy in operation

Fail 12 Jun 2019 216,298 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near swinging shackle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near swinging shackle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front door check check straps inoperative

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subrame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill close to seat belt mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

top strut mountings stiff/noisey in operation

Pass 23 Jan 2018 212,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside front chassis corroding by crossmember mounting point (6.1.A.1)

offside rear light lens slightly damaged

rear bump stops damaged

slight play in rear seats on base

various seat belts deteriorating / fraying slightly

Fail 22 Jan 2018 212,738 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing 1st row - all three seats (5.2.1b)

Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing 2nd row - offside seat (5.2.1b)

Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing 3rd row - offside seat (5.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside front chassis corroding by crossmember mounting point (6.1.A.1)

offside rear light lens slightly damaged

rear bump stops damaged

various seat belts deteriorating / fraying slightly

Pass 2 Feb 2017 203,297 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

offside rear light lens slightly damaged

vehicle tested with 4 passenger seats - licensed to carry 8 passengers

Fail 28 Jan 2017 202,827 miles

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated nearside & offside (2.5.A.2)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear leaf spring - anchor area (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

offside front tyre getting close to tread wear indicators

offside rear light lens slightly damaged

vehicle tested with 4 passenger seats - licensed to carry 8 passengers

Pass 23 Feb 2016 186,825 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

nearside & offside front tyres outer walls perishing

nearside & offside rear tyres getting close to tread wear indicators

vehicle tested with 6 passenger seats - licensed to carry 8 passengers

Fail 22 Feb 2016 186,813 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

nearside & offside front tyres outer walls perishing

nearside & offside rear tyres getting close to tread wear indicators

vehicle tested with 6 passenger seats - licensed to carry 8 passengers

Pass 10 Apr 2015 176,904 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

front tyres outer walls perishing

offside handbrake effort slightly low

Fail 9 Apr 2015 176,903 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front tyres outer walls perishing

offside handbrake effort slightly low

Pass 15 Apr 2014 166,651 miles

corrison on both sills

Fail 11 Apr 2014 166,651 miles

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

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

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

corrison on both sills

Pass 5 Apr 2013 153,004 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

brake pedal rubber wearing

front brakes 15% imbalanced

slight oil leak

slight wear front brake discs

vehicle tested with 3 passenger seats - licensed to carry 8 passengers

Fail 30 Mar 2013 153,004 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

brake pedal rubber wearing

front brakes 15% imbalanced

slight oil leak

slight wear front brake discs

vehicle tested with 3 passenger seats - licensed to carry 8 passengers

Pass 19 Mar 2012 144,099 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside & offside front tyres inner edges worn

pedal rubbers worn

slight bind offside front brake

slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 13 Apr 2011 135,119 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

offside steering rack gaiter leaking slightly

vehicle tested with three passenger seats

Fail 9 Apr 2011 135,119 miles

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

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

offside steering rack gaiter leaking slightly

vehicle tested with three passenger seats

Pass 24 Mar 2010 126,977 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 118,648 miles

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

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 3 Apr 2009 118,648 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 101,330 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2008 101,330 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 82,765 miles

chips in windscreen

nearside & offside front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Mar 2006 64,918 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

handbrake travel

small hole in offside front outer c.v.gaiter

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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HG03 DXK is a 2003 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HG03 DXK, 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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HG03 DXK is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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