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HN03 NVR

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

118,346 mi
Last recorded118,346 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN03 NVR
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2020 118,346 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring & tow bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring & tow bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside outer body sill & inner sill corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside outer body sill & inner sill corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 108,476 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 101,577 miles

silencer outer skin split

Fail 14 May 2018 101,577 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

silencer outer skin split

Pass 5 May 2017 99,150 miles

corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r valance

corrosion to o/s outer sill

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre perishing and has cuts in tread

oil leak

rear exhaust box outer casing corroding

Fail 27 Apr 2017 99,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r valance

corrosion to o/s outer sill

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre perishing and has cuts in tread

oil leak

rear exhaust box outer casing corroding

Pass 13 May 2016 96,488 miles

both front coil springs corroded

both rear indicator bulbs discoloured

corrosion to nearside and offside front inner wheel arches

exhaust box outer casing corroded

nearside front and both rear tyres perishing on outer sidewalls

suspected/possible diesel weap from injector(s)

vehicle pulls severely to the right on road test

Fail 11 May 2016 96,487 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

both front coil springs corroded

both rear indicator bulbs discoloured

corrosion to nearside and offside front inner wheel arches

exhaust box outer casing corroded

nearside front and both rear tyres perishing on outer sidewalls

offside rear brake binding

suspected/possible diesel weap from injector(s)

vehicle pulls severely to the right on road test

Pass 1 May 2015 93,491 miles

both front coil springs corroded

both rear tyres starting to perish

corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f inner wheel arches

front brake discs corroding on inner faces

rear exhaust box outter casing corroded

slight movement in o/s/f inner rear wishbone bush

Fail 24 Apr 2015 93,367 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside 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 Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both front coil springs corroded

both rear tyres starting to perish

corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f inner wheel arches

front brake discs corroding on inner faces

rear exhaust box outter casing corroded

slight movement in o/s/f inner rear wishbone bush

Pass 28 Apr 2014 88,687 miles

Centre exhaust box rusting

Corrosion appearing to rear lower valance

Nearside Inner 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)

Slight fluffing to drives seatbelt

Pass 23 Apr 2013 84,595 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake fluid level slightly low

exhaust box outer casing corroded

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit and in poor condition

offside front coil spring corroding

Fail 16 Apr 2013 84,373 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake fluid level slightly low

exhaust box outer casing corroded

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit and in poor condition

offside front coil spring corroding

Fail 17 Apr 2012 79,620 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 79,620 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 73,385 miles

Oil leak

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

football sticker fitted to the rear numberplate

offside lower mirror missing

sign of diesel around the alternator area no diesel leak at the time of the test

Fail 19 Apr 2011 73,385 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

football sticker fitted to the rear numberplate

offside lower mirror missing

sign of diesel around the alternator area no diesel leak at the time of the test

Pass 10 Apr 2010 63,598 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 54,218 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 44,762 miles

Front brakes are grabbing slightly

Nail in offside front tyre

Osf indicator bulb is faded

Fail 22 Apr 2008 44,762 miles

Front brakes are grabbing slightly

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Osf indicator bulb is faded

Fail 23 Apr 2007 33,324 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing off on edges

Pass 23 Apr 2007 33,324 miles

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

both front tyres wearing off on edges

Fail 24 Apr 2006 21,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 21,053 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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HN03 NVR is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 HN03 NVR, 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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HN03 NVR is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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