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AY55 DVJ

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,026 mi
Last recorded9,026 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 DVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2024 9,026 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 8,999 miles

4 x rear tyres over four years old

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 8,974 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/75/16c (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 215/75/16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted front of rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 215/75/16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all 4 year tyres over 10 years old

fuel filler cap seal slightly cracked but still making a seal

Pass 4 Jul 2022 8,948 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s/r tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front jacking point corrosion but not considered excessive

Offside Rear central wheel rim slightly buckled

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 3 o/s tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 8,937 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s/r tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front jacking point corrosion but not considered excessive

Offside Rear central wheel rim slightly buckled

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 3 o/s tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 8,783 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2017 8,196 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 6,833 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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AY55 DVJ is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AY55 DVJ, 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 AY55 DVJ registered?

AY55 DVJ is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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