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PJ55 SWO

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,203 mi
Last recorded159,203 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 SWO
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 159,203 miles

Nearside INNER SILL CORRODED,NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREA.

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

Fail 13 Dec 2019 159,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside INNER SILL CORRODED,NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREA.

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 157,123 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 157,116 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength X MEMBER. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 155,612 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

RADIATOR SUPPORT PANEL CORRODED.

Rear VALANCE CORRODED.

Pass 19 Dec 2016 152,140 miles

RADIATOR MOUNTING PANEL BADLY CORRODED.

Fail 16 Dec 2016 152,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

RADIATOR MOUNTING PANEL BADLY CORRODED.

Pass 28 Nov 2015 147,787 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 147,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER WEAK.

Pass 4 Dec 2014 144,192 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

n/s/r shock absorber weather shield corroded.

Fail 28 Nov 2014 144,133 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

n/s/r shock absorber weather shield corroded.

Pass 20 Nov 2013 140,151 miles

silencer starting to deteriorate.

Fail 19 Nov 2013 140,151 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

silencer deteriorated,handbrake nearing limit of travel.

Pass 11 Dec 2012 135,775 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 130,463 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish.

Fail 29 Nov 2011 130,463 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 8 Dec 2010 123,902 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 115,207 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 115,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 82,470 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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PJ55 SWO is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PJ55 SWO, 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 PJ55 SWO registered?

PJ55 SWO is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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