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HV03 LZA

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

143,762 mi
Last recorded143,762 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 LZA
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 143,762 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill excessively corroded but not within 30cm of any suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component both nearside and offside steering gators damp (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 143,748 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively no washers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively no washers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill excessively corroded but not within 30cm of any suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component both nearside and offside steering gators damp (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 136,884 miles

Nearside Rear light damaged

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil on engine - not dripping

Fail 16 Jun 2017 136,734 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear light damaged

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil on engine - not dripping

Pass 28 Jun 2016 129,634 miles

Offside Front Wing mirror lower glass missing at time of test

Offside Rear Outer sill slight corrosion

Fail 22 Jun 2016 129,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine oil leak

Offside Front Wing mirror lower glass missing at time of test

Offside Rear Outer sill slight corrosion

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 126,385 miles

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

Offside sill damaged

Offside wing mirror wide view mirror missing

antifreeze below minimum

brake pedal rubber split

crack on windscreen but not in swept area

Fail 23 Oct 2015 126,385 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside sill damaged

Offside wing mirror wide view mirror missing

antifreeze below minimum

brake pedal rubber split

crack on windscreen but not in swept area

Pass 22 Oct 2014 120,497 miles

knock in steering system and play in lower column bush

nearside front brake hose is slightly damaged

surface corrosion to offside front inner arch and to offside front chassis rail

windscreen damaged and heavily cracked at nearside upper section

Fail 22 Oct 2014 120,497 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

knock in steering system and play in lower column bush

nearside front brake hose is slightly damaged

surface corrosion to offside front inner arch and to offside front chassis rail

windscreen damaged and heavily cracked at nearside upper section

Pass 22 Oct 2013 117,207 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres are perrished and cracked

gaitor round lower steering UJ split

top suspension mountings/bearings noisy when steering turned

towball missing from towbar assembley

windscreen cracked at upper outside of swept area

Fail 21 Oct 2013 117,207 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres are perrished and cracked

gaitor round lower steering UJ split

top suspension mountings/bearings noisy when steering turned

towball missing from towbar assembley

Pass 30 Oct 2012 111,917 miles

all tyres are perrished and slightly cracked

steering is slightly stiff when turned by hand

surface corrosion to chassis and undervehicle

towball not fitted to towbar at time of test

Fail 30 Oct 2012 111,917 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

all tyres are perrished and slightly cracked

steering is slightly stiff when turned by hand

surface corrosion to chassis and undervehicle

towball not fitted to towbar at time of test

Pass 7 Nov 2011 102,633 miles

steering slightly stiff when turned by hand

Fail 28 Oct 2010 97,552 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 97,552 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 94,020 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 86,518 miles

n/s headlamp has moisture inside of it

n/s/f tyre is worn on outer edge

Fail 24 Oct 2008 86,518 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake discs are slightly lipped

n/s headlamp has moisture inside of it

n/s/f tyre is worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Oct 2007 81,755 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 81,755 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 76,886 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 76,886 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 72,825 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 72,816 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

bumper insecure

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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HV03 LZA is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 HV03 LZA, 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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HV03 LZA is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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