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DG55 YDF

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,923 mi
Last recorded84,923 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 84,923 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 84,923 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 80,729 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 73,558 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2017 73,558 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 66,816 miles

both front brakes dragging slightly

Fail 25 Jul 2016 66,816 miles

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

both front brakes dragging slightly

Pass 5 Aug 2015 66,732 miles

front brakes binding

nearside front tyre worn low and uneven

Pass 25 Jul 2014 66,088 miles

front brakes dragging slightly

Fail 24 Jul 2014 66,080 miles

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

front brakes dragging slightly

Pass 9 Aug 2013 65,860 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 65,830 miles

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

offside front brake dragging

rear offside brake makes a noise when applied & should be investigated

Pass 6 Aug 2012 64,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 64,406 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

offside rear lense filled with water light output reduced

Pass 30 Jul 2011 61,480 miles

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 4 Aug 2010 55,340 miles

offside front & mearside rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 2 Aug 2010 55,333 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

offside front & mearside rear brakes binding slightly

top mounts worn/slightly rough

Pass 5 Aug 2009 52,604 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 52,588 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 51,175 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 51,175 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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 YDF is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YDF, 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 YDF registered?

DG55 YDF is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is DG55 YDF safe to buy?

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