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AO55 OVM

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

209,596 mi
Last recorded209,596 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 OVM
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2021 209,596 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 206,777 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 199,176 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 195,420 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of both front to rear rusted near limit (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut and stone deep in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive on n/s diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both rear rusted and outers swelled (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rusted near limit (1.1.11 (c))

gearchange stiff

Fail 27 Feb 2019 195,415 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive on n/s diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 195,345 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed at rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill 2 holes at rear spring front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis 'x' member holed (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed at rear spring front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis 'x' member holed (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis 'x' member holed at rear spring front mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut and stone deep into tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded (1.1.11 (c))

both rear parking brake cables outers swelled

gearchange stiff

rear leaf springs bent opposite direction as if overloaded

Pass 15 Feb 2018 192,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front sticking slightly

Nearside Inner sill weak and rusted

Nearside Rear brake sticking slightly

Offside Rear quarter panel trim missing

both rear parking brake cables outers rusted and swelled

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

fuel tank stained

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 13 Feb 2018 192,368 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front hanger holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front sticking slightly

Nearside Inner sill weak and rusted

Nearside Rear brake sticking slightly

Offside Rear quarter panel trim missing

both rear parking brake cables outers rusted and swelled

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

chassis front 'x' member holed at radiator fixing

fuel tank stained

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 23 Nov 2016 187,402 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake sticking slightly

bolt stuck in offside front tyre corner

both rear parking brake cables rusted and swelled

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn slightly

front radiator 'x' member mounting rusted badly

fuel tank damp

Fail 22 Nov 2016 187,380 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both show white light (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner valance holed at rear spring rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting inner valance cracked (6.6.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake sticking slightly

bolt stuck in offside front tyre corner

both rear parking brake cables rusted and swelled

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn slightly

front radiator 'x' member mounting rusted badly

fuel tank damp

Pass 24 Nov 2015 183,886 miles

Nearside Rear lens cracked

Fail 24 Nov 2015 183,886 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/75/16c (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 179,813 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 162,710 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust silencer outer skin slightly deteriated

Pass 16 Oct 2012 152,401 miles

handbrake shatches

rear ex mount split

Fail 15 Oct 2012 152,350 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

handbrake shatches

rear ex mount split

Pass 18 Oct 2011 136,965 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 125,404 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 105,942 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 81,403 miles

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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AO55 OVM is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AO55 OVM, 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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AO55 OVM is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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