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AJ55 YAX

2005 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

237,218 mi
Last recorded237,218 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 YAX
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 237,218 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

heavy underside corrosion

various holes outside prescribed areas

Pass 5 Aug 2017 231,565 miles

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

oil leaks

patches of heavy corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2016 222,627 miles

oil leaks

patches of corrosion

rear crossmember heavy corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2014 213,643 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

oil leaks

Fail 18 Nov 2014 213,643 miles

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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

oil leaks

Pass 20 Nov 2013 192,921 miles

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

oil leaks

Fail 7 Nov 2012 168,625 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

oil leaks

Pass 7 Nov 2012 168,625 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

oil leaks

Pass 3 Nov 2011 140,268 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S inner CV boot split

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

O/S/R bump stop worn

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

oil leak (dripping)

wipers smeary

Fail 30 Sep 2011 140,106 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

N/S inner C.V boot split

N/S/F anti squeal plate rubber on wheel

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

O/S/R bump stop worn

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn

oil low

Pass 23 Sep 2010 103,393 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2010 103,369 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2009 79,249 miles

n/s front tyre tread low

nail in o/s front tyre

screen chiped

Fail 30 Sep 2009 79,158 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s front tyre tread low

nail in o/s front tyre

screen chiped

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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AJ55 YAX is a 2005 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 90,685 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 AJ55 YAX, 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 21 years old, this Citroen Relay is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ55 YAX is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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