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RJ55 MVG

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

143,944 mi
Last recorded143,944 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 MVG
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2021 143,944 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 143,465 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 143,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 142,557 miles

CORROSION O/N N/S FRONT AND O/S FRONT WILL NEED ATTENTION

Pass 6 Nov 2018 141,071 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 141,071 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour amber bulb gone white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour amber bulb gone white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 139,843 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 137,748 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 137,744 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 135,631 miles

Exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

Exhaust silencer deteriorated

O/S Wiper blade split

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 135,595 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

Exhaust silencer deteriorated

O/S Wiper blade split

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 132,317 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres perished

noise from brake pads when the wheel is rotated

Pass 28 Aug 2013 132,304 miles

Exhaust centre box corroded sightly.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 132,281 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust centre box corroded sightly.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 131,814 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 131,811 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 118,083 miles

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

Vehicle tested in a wet condition

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 102,752 miles

Front disc worn near to limit

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 83,597 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside rear tyre is perished

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 83,597 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear tyre is perished

Pass 28 Aug 2008 60,947 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brakes slight binding

Fail 19 Aug 2008 60,317 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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RJ55 MVG is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 RJ55 MVG, 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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RJ55 MVG is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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