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BD55 YUC

2005 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

232,184 mi
Last recorded232,184 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 YUC
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 232,184 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside heavy corrosion to inner sill

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear corrosion to chassis rail

Offside Rear damage to light unit

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Mar 2018 232,184 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Auxiliary belt frayed

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside heavy corrosion to inner sill

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear corrosion to chassis rail

Offside Rear damage to light unit

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Mar 2017 210,425 miles

Central Rear exhaust sections deteriorating

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside heavy corrosion to inner sill

Offside Front slight play & roughness in wheel bearing

Offside Rear corrosion to chassis rail

Offside Rear damage to light unit

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Mar 2017 209,719 miles

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Central Rear exhaust sections deteriorating

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside heavy corrosion to inner sill

Offside Front slight play & roughness in wheel bearing

Offside Rear corrosion to chassis rail

Offside Rear damage to light unit

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Mar 2016 185,218 miles

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

offside rear lamp unit damaged

rear exhaust section deteriorating - corroded

slight play in offside steering rack inner joints

Fail 9 Mar 2016 185,144 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both - split (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake application uneven 52% imbalance - nearside weak (3.7.B.2)

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

offside rear lamp unit damaged

rear exhaust section deteriorating - corroded

slight play in offside steering rack inner joints

Pass 10 Mar 2015 161,623 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 161,609 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust section deteriorating

Pass 12 Feb 2014 135,936 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 135,936 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 110,068 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

clutch worn

engine smokey

gear selectors stiff

rear exhaust section deteriorating

scuffing to nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 Feb 2013 110,068 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

clutch worn

engine smokey

gear selectors stiff

rear exhaust section deteriorating

scuffing to nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jan 2012 86,739 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 86,717 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

windscreen chipped - centre exhaust section deteriorating - clutch worn - scuffing to offside front & nearside rear tyres

Pass 21 Jan 2011 62,500 miles

Advise,cracking o\s\f and n\s\r tyres.centre exhaust box deteriating.

Pass 15 Dec 2009 46,520 miles

Advise,both front tyres low.

Pass 2 Dec 2008 27,929 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

obstuction in windscreen (satnav holder)

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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BD55 YUC is a 2005 Citroen Relay in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BD55 YUC, 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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BD55 YUC is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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