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AO05 YJG

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

140,350 mi
Last recorded140,350 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 YJG
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 140,350 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 140,350 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached broken (2.7.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 136,489 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 136,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 130,457 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 130,453 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 122,750 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 122,748 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 121,340 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 120,344 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2012 120,344 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 111,994 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2011 109,668 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2011 109,668 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2010 99,748 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 99,748 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 76,645 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2008 44,010 miles

Oil leak

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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AO05 YJG is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AO05 YJG, 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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What year was AO05 YJG registered?

AO05 YJG is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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