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RN54 VSL

2005 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,332 mi
Last recorded175,332 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 VSL
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2022 175,332 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both nearside and offside wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Slight body/vehicle corrosion

Slight movement in the steering system joints

Pass 5 Sep 2021 173,889 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both nearside and offside wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Slight body/vehicle structure corrosion

Slight movement in the steering system joints

Fail 5 Sep 2021 173,889 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both nearside and offside wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Slight body/vehicle structure corrosion

Slight movement in the steering system joints

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2020 172,898 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

slight corrosion underneath vehicle structure and body

slight movement inside vehicles steering system joints

Pass 9 Feb 2019 171,010 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2019 171,010 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 164,213 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 155,476 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 155,476 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 148,436 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front and back (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both sills corroded

exhaust deteriated

underbody slight corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2015 141,826 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 134,079 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

exhaust box is slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Jan 2014 134,079 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

exhaust box is slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Jan 2013 126,322 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Jan 2013 126,322 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 122,596 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 113,108 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 101,183 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 80,242 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 61,857 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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RN54 VSL is a 2005 Citroen Relay in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RN54 VSL, 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 RN54 VSL registered?

RN54 VSL is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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