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243,047 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Suspension system inoperative 2nd and 3rd axle arms both seize (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Suspension system inoperative 2nd and 3rd axle arms both seize (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
body/chassis/cab corroded within subframe mounts
brakes not checked due to suspension issue
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Mirror Glass Missing
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake performance not tested due to pads low and possible suspension fault (1.2.1 (g))
Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing mirror casing broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp earth problem rear lights (4.2.3 (c))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Vehicle structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering floor mount and support beams cracked and broken (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Radiator mountings broken
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted 2nd axle (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged wide angle mirror missing ()
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Markerlamp missing
Rear possible rear suspension fault
alternator belt constantly slipping
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
clutch pedal rubber wearing smooth
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s and n/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn noisy ,suspected outer cv joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced various support and structural beams (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness steering adjuster not fully locking (2.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired o/s and n/s in various places (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected o/s and n/s suspension turrets (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause load insecurity or instability holes in wooden floor (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front radiator loose
Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated leaking at clip (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
clutch pedal rubber wearing smooth
handbrake bracket bent
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch/ chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired o\s and n\s inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output water ingress (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 2x top markers (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both aims (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe flange (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2nd (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe flange (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2nd (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Upper marker light nw
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Upper marker light nw
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s/r top marker inop
1 x bulb in n/s/r light n/w
Oil leak
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
part of tail pipe missing
rear top marker lights inop
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
1 x bulb in n/s/r light n/w
Oil leak
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
part of tail pipe missing
rear top marker lights inop
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front number plate damaged
Front wiper blades smear
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside front upper marker lamp inop
Number plate lamp adversly affected by another lamp
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside front upper marker lamp missing
Oil leak
Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front number plate damaged
Front wiper blades smear
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside front upper marker lamp inop
Number plate lamp adversly affected by another lamp
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside front upper marker lamp missing
Oil leak
Oil leak to engine
Slight leak to osf outer driveshaft gaiter
Engine oil leak
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
exhaust tail pipe extension missing
slight weepeg from right hand outer cv boot
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AY55 DKV is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
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 AY55 DKV, 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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AY55 DKV is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 8 September 2005.
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