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AV05 YEF

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

153,003 mi
Last recorded153,003 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 YEF
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 153,003 miles

nearside front jacking point corroded

offside rear shock damp

Fail 1 Mar 2021 152,708 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 140,167 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 130,510 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 130,489 miles

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 120,914 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 109,130 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2015 98,838 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 89,028 miles

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

Nearside Lower Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 89,028 miles

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

Nearside Lower Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 80,683 miles

nearside door mirror lower glass slight damage

Pass 19 Apr 2012 74,732 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 69,723 miles

offside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 28 Apr 2011 69,723 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 14 Apr 2010 63,971 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 59,836 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 52,585 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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AV05 YEF is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV05 YEF, 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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AV05 YEF is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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