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SB05 DHD

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,506 mi
Last recorded121,506 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 DHD
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2018 121,506 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength several places marked with paint (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength several places marked with paint (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength several places marked with paint (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering system slightly rough offside front upper strut bearing sticking (2.1.1 (a))

surface corrosion on all uncoated metal brake pipes

Pass 2 Aug 2017 114,620 miles

nearside front chassis leg corroded

surface corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Fail 21 Jul 2017 114,409 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front chassis leg corroded

surface corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Pass 5 Aug 2016 107,152 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 98,367 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2015 98,351 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 94,366 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 91,519 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 89,234 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 89,244 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 18 May 2011 86,084 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 82,448 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 82,448 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 75,836 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 75,835 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 May 2008 66,132 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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SB05 DHD is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SB05 DHD, 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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SB05 DHD is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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