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DE55 ZCO

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,358 mi
Last recorded95,358 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 95,358 miles

Nearside Front cv boot loose but not detached.

Pass 30 Sep 2020 87,208 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 87,201 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch to chassis leg behind brake pipes and front strut (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sills from rear to front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member above leave spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member with in 30cm of spring anchor points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 84,033 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 83,980 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Floor Panel , N/S/R Corner (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Floor Panel Support (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Floor Panel Support (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 77,782 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger to chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced back panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

inner sidewall of nearside front tyre cracking/splitting or perishing

offside front tyre tread worn uneven

offside rear tyre cracking/splitting or perishing

Fail 29 Sep 2018 77,778 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger to chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced back panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

inner sidewall of nearside front tyre cracking/splitting or perishing

offside front tyre tread worn uneven

offside rear tyre cracking/splitting or perishing

Pass 14 Oct 2017 73,194 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre cracking/splitting or perishing

Pass 12 Oct 2016 68,233 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 61,250 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 9 Oct 2015 61,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Oct 2014 54,763 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 54,763 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 48,815 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside front inner arch starting to corrode

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 48,815 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre exhaust corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside front inner arch starting to corrode

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 43,982 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2011 39,204 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Nov 2011 39,204 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 32,838 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 26,471 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 26,471 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 20,577 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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 ZCO is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZCO, 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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DE55 ZCO is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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