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MOT History from tests of petrol CITROEN RELAYs year 2003

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mot history
Pass percent:52.24%
(The average a petrol CITROEN RELAY year 2003 passes without issue)
Based on:312 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|35
Registration plate lamp issues28
Headlamp aim out of alignment27
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|22
Brakes imbalanced across an axle14
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort13
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3|11
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|10
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|10
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|10
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|9
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|9
Brake pipe excessively corroded9
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|9
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4|7
Horn not working |1.6.2a|6
Windscreen has damage6
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|6
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|6
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|6
Registration plate issues5
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|5
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|5
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|4
Emissions not tested |7.0|4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|4
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|4
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Front brake application uneven3
Centre Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|3
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|3
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|3
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement3
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Rear brake binding3
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|3
Rear brake application uneven3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected |1.9.3b|2
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|2
Brake hose excessively deteriorated2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|2
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Brake hose damaged2
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation |2.5.B.1b|2
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Battery insecure |1.9.1|2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|2
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|2
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|2
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|2
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Brake hose has insufficient room to move2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3|2
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3|2
Front brake excessively fluctuating2
Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |anchor| |2.4.B.4|1
Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))1
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen |3.5 |a||1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view |8.3.1c|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |shackle| |2.4.B.4|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Inner Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Centre Upper Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Brake load sensing valve has been removed and was fitted as standard |3.6.E.2|1
Offside Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|1
Front Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a|1
Brake load sensing valve obviously incorrectly adjusted |3.6.E.3|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Rear Upper Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn |2.5.C.1c|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b|1
Brake valve leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside rear parking |secondary| brake grabbing severely |3.7.B.6b|1
Electrical wiring inadequately supported |1.9.2a|1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out-rigger near front of spring missing |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush |2.5.B.2b|1
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot |2.7.4|1
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn |2.5.C.1b|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b|1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|1
Nearside Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Offside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment |1.1.6 |c||1
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/ shocker mount |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/ shocker mount |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot strut top bearing seized |2.7.4|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |5.2.6|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation |2.5.B.1b|1

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