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PE55 SHZ

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

219,924 mi
Last recorded219,924 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 SHZ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2019 219,924 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 213,826 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 213,718 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sub frame - rear mount - inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring - front mount - inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped clamp corroded and not fixed (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sub frame - rear mount - inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring - front mount - inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sun visor (8.3.1b)

Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (3.3.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame - front mount - inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame - front mount - inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

both front wipers starting to smear

corrosion outside prescribed areas

Pass 28 Sep 2016 196,042 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside / offside inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive compensator mounting area (3.3.A.2)

both wipers starting to smear

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 195,820 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside / offside inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive compensator mounting area (3.3.A.2)

both wipers starting to smear

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 176,421 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 175,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 157,120 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 157,092 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 141,940 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 141,901 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 130,895 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 130,894 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 122,811 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 122,801 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 115,816 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 115,474 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine warning light on

exhaust mounts will soon need replacing

Pass 25 Sep 2009 101,860 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 72,059 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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PE55 SHZ is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 PE55 SHZ, 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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PE55 SHZ is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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