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RX55 VHO

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

165,398 mi
Last recorded165,398 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 VHO
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 165,398 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 165,392 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases various places (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear leaf spring hanger area / valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 162,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 158,575 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 158,560 miles

Leaf spring seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 153,130 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear both rear leaf spring weakened

Pass 14 Aug 2017 148,379 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 132,879 miles

Offside Rear front leaf spring mount is corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2016 132,879 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear front leaf spring mount is corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2015 118,955 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Aug 2015 118,947 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2014 104,400 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 89,869 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 78,575 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 67,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 67,979 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 59,674 miles

ADVISE OFFSIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT

Pass 30 Nov 2009 46,672 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 34,515 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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RX55 VHO 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 73.7%.

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 RX55 VHO, 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 RX55 VHO registered?

RX55 VHO is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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