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HV53 HOH

2003 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

154,906 mi
Last recorded154,906 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 HOH
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2016 154,906 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front chassis thin

Pass 20 Nov 2015 144,922 miles

offside front chassis thin

Fail 20 Nov 2015 144,922 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

offside front chassis thin

Pass 2 Oct 2014 128,016 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 128,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 116,510 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 104,098 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 104,084 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 91,831 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 89,523 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 89,520 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2010 89,510 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 87,124 miles

corrosion on rear brake discs.

front indicators starting to discolour.

imbalance in front brakes.

play in o/s steering rack joint/arm.

Fail 6 Nov 2009 87,117 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

corrosion on rear brake discs.

front indicators starting to discolour.

imbalance in front brakes.

play in o/s steering rack joint/arm.

Pass 3 Oct 2008 84,254 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 84,248 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 72,510 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 Sep 2007 72,510 miles

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

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2006 52,192 miles

steering rack noisey

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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HV53 HOH is a 2003 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 HV53 HOH, 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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HV53 HOH is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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