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PY54 CVU

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

207,894 mi
Last recorded207,894 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY54 CVU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2014 207,894 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear light cluster damage but not affecting light output

Fail 29 Dec 2014 207,894 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear light cluster damage but not affecting light output

Pass 24 Jan 2014 200,639 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 182,164 miles

oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2013 182,164 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2012 183,697 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Heater radiator leaking in cab.

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 171,099 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2010 149,007 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 149,007 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 123,994 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 123,991 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 94,354 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 94,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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PY54 CVU is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 PY54 CVU, 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 PY54 CVU registered?

PY54 CVU is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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