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PE55 FRU

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

168,381 mi
Last recorded168,381 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 FRU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 168,381 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 158,944 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise low emssion vechkice

advise oli leak

Fail 16 Sep 2015 158,608 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre tread deteriorated

major engine oil leak

possible fuel leak from tank

Fail 8 Sep 2015 158,342 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pump drive system defective belt (2.3.6)

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre tread deteriorated

major engine oil leak

possible fuel leak from tank

Pass 14 Oct 2014 149,715 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 149,043 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

advise oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2013 141,210 miles

advise oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2013 141,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

advise oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2012 131,817 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 131,817 miles

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

advise oil ,leak

Pass 14 Sep 2011 120,451 miles

advise n/s inner drine shaft gaiter split

advise oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2011 120,451 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

advise n/s inner drine shaft gaiter split

advise oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2010 108,195 miles

advise loe emssion vechilce

advise n/s rear no plate holder insecure

advise o/s rear handbrake cable insecure

Pass 30 Sep 2009 94,799 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 80,129 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 80,125 miles

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

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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PE55 FRU 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 56.3%.

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 PE55 FRU, 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 PE55 FRU registered?

PE55 FRU is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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