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DG55 YCM

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,895 mi
Last recorded97,895 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 YCM
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 97,895 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

chassis corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2018 93,376 miles

Chip in the windscreen

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2018 93,374 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chip in the windscreen

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 88,979 miles

Both rear tyres are cracked and perished

Chassis is corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in both front lower suspension arm rear brake reaction bushes

Fail 31 Oct 2017 88,974 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Both rear tyres are cracked and perished

Chassis is corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in both front lower suspension arm rear brake reaction bushes

Pass 1 Oct 2016 83,779 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 78,979 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 73,073 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 68,007 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 67,968 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 64,989 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 59,470 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 55,485 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 51,184 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 44,536 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 44,536 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 YCM is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YCM, 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 DG55 YCM registered?

DG55 YCM is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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