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HT03 DBU

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

152,136 mi
Last recorded152,136 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 152,136 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 152,136 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 139,074 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

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

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 139,074 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 129,509 miles

Battery insecure in its housing, but considered secure

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2013 129,508 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2012 120,309 miles

Oil leak

exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Sep 2012 120,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2011 111,519 miles

horn not sounding to its full potential but still oud enough to be heard from other road users

load sensing valve stiff

nsf brake slightly binding

oil leak from engine

Fail 24 Aug 2011 111,519 miles

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

horn not sounding to its full potential but still oud enough to be heard from other road users

load sensing valve stiff

nsf brake slightly binding

oil leak from engine

Pass 8 Sep 2010 99,503 miles

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

nearside driveshaft inner boot split

nearside rear tyre cracked/perished

Fail 8 Sep 2010 99,503 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

nearside driveshaft inner boot split

nearside rear tyre cracked/perished

Pass 15 Sep 2009 85,614 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 85,614 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 74,271 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 74,271 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 61,978 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 52,475 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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HT03 DBU is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HT03 DBU, 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 DBU is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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