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HT03 BUV

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

153,920 mi
Last recorded153,920 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 BUV
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 153,920 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

near side front tyre getting alittle low on the edges

Fail 2 Aug 2013 147,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both door mirror units taped up

both rear tyres perishing

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Aug 2013 147,736 miles

both door mirror units taped up

both rear tyres perishing

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 21 Jul 2012 141,548 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 21 Jul 2012 141,548 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 1 Aug 2011 137,572 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 132,737 miles

Coolant leak

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 124,753 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2009 124,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 118,148 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 117,055 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 117,055 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

both door mirrows damaged

o/s/r tyre perishing in side wall

Pass 23 May 2006 93,622 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 93,613 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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HT03 BUV is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HT03 BUV, 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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HT03 BUV is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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