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DE55 UUD

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

136,446 mi
Last recorded136,446 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 UUD
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 136,446 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

general underside corrosion

rear tyres side wall damaged

top mounts stiff

Fail 15 Jul 2019 136,446 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

general underside corrosion

rear tyres side wall damaged

top mounts stiff

Pass 1 Jun 2018 128,677 miles

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

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

rear no plate slightly deterioated

Pass 5 Jun 2017 121,491 miles

general underside corrosion

o\s\f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 31 May 2016 114,940 miles

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

front lower panel corroded

general underside corrosion

o\s lower mirror glass missing

o\s\f brake pad low

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 31 May 2016 114,940 miles

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

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

front lower panel corroded

general underside corrosion

o\s lower mirror glass missing

o\s\f brake pad low

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2015 109,140 miles

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

centre exhaust corroded

general underside corrosion

offside headlamp repaired

Fail 1 Jun 2015 109,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

centre exhaust corroded

general underside corrosion

offside headlamp repaired

Pass 28 May 2014 103,175 miles

general underside corrosion

Fail 28 May 2014 103,175 miles

Nearside 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 brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

general underside corrosion

Pass 14 May 2013 99,460 miles

Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front top mounts slightly stiff

front brake discs slightly corroded

general corrosion at underside of vehicle

Fail 13 May 2013 99,460 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front top mounts slightly stiff

front brake discs slightly corroded

general corrosion at underside of vehicle

Pass 25 May 2012 97,435 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 May 2012 97,435 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2011 86,190 miles

exhaust mountings slightly deteriorated

rear numberplate slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 Mar 2010 73,759 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 73,759 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 57,978 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 57,978 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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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DE55 UUD is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DE55 UUD, 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 DE55 UUD registered?

DE55 UUD is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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