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DC54 CHF

2005 Citroen Relay

Gold Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

128,276 mi
Last recorded128,276 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC54 CHF
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2023 128,276 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sills corroded areas chalked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded areas chalked (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill areas chalked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under arch area chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

sills corroded non prescribed areas and surface rust to underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Aug 2022 126,183 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

n/s/ inner sil corroded in middle but not prescribed area

n/s/f and o/s/f under wheel arches corroded but not prescribed

o/s/f engine mount area slightly corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2022 126,182 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

n/s/ inner sil corroded in middle but not prescribed area

n/s/f and o/s/f under wheel arches corroded but not prescribed

o/s/f engine mount area slightly corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2021 121,707 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroded and deteriorating

front brake discs corroded and worn(pads appear ok

general corrosion to underside and front and rear suspension areas

o/s/f engine stabilizer worn

Fail 1 Apr 2021 121,707 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust system corroded and deteriorating

front brake discs corroded and worn(pads appear ok

general corrosion to underside and front and rear suspension areas

o/s/f engine stabilizer worn

Pass 3 May 2019 116,579 miles

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Nearside stap sill corroded

Pass 10 May 2018 115,576 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 112,643 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 108,435 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 108,433 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 108,426 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported all single type rubbers deteriorated. (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear spring hanger bushes. (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear spring hanger bushes (2.4.B.2)

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

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe along bulkhead (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe to hose slightly corroded. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% bulb dim. (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill around centre corroded but not in a prescribed area. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe to hose slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front showing signs of deterioration.

Pass 18 Sep 2014 103,884 miles

exhaust rubbers split

Fail 17 Sep 2014 103,884 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust rubbers split

Pass 16 Sep 2013 101,288 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 101,288 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 98,488 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 98,488 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 96,148 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 94,917 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 92,873 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 91,621 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 11 Sep 2008 91,621 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 80,471 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 80,471 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DC54 CHF is a 2005 Citroen Relay in Gold with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DC54 CHF, 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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DC54 CHF is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 9 February 2005.

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