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AY05 CYS

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

48,485 mi
Last recorded48,485 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 CYS
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2019 48,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

chassis legs wewak

Fail 15 Aug 2018 48,458 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear discs rusty

Fail 28 May 2018 48,436 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning steering feels tight (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear discs rusty

chassis rusty

Pass 24 May 2017 47,695 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 47,673 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 47,457 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

hand brake just meet the requirements

Pass 17 Apr 2015 46,492 miles

both inner wings rusty

Fail 17 Apr 2015 46,472 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both inner wings rusty

Pass 10 Dec 2013 45,488 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 45,425 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 42,458 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 43,428 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 42,118 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 42,118 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2010 39,572 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 39,572 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 37,099 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 34,637 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 34,637 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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AY05 CYS is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 AY05 CYS, 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 AY05 CYS registered?

AY05 CYS is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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