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DG55 FBX

2005 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

148,631 mi
Last recorded148,631 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 FBX
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 148,631 miles

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

Front crossmember deteriorating.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Sill are corroding.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 143,441 miles

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

Rusting on body to sill area on N/S

Fail 8 Jun 2017 142,944 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front chassis leg holed outwith prescribed area

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside inner and outer sills corroded and holed outwith prescribed area

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside inner wing corroded and holed just outside prescribed area

brake pedal anti slip worn

Fail 30 May 2017 142,077 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Suspension arm. (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded On axle. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded On axle. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 137,696 miles

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

drivers seat has slight play

nsr wheeling is binding slightly

Fail 9 Feb 2016 137,695 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

power steering pipes rusting

Pass 7 Oct 2013 133,409 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 133,400 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 133,471 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 127,439 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 127,436 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 113,659 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2011 113,656 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2010 93,110 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 93,110 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

advise puncture on n/s/r tyre

Pass 25 Nov 2009 77,623 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2008 54,672 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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DG55 FBX is a 2005 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 DG55 FBX, 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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DG55 FBX is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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