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SB05 NHK

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

131,504 mi
Last recorded131,504 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 NHK
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 131,504 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 129,797 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

engine management light on

slight oil leak at engine

Pass 4 Oct 2016 126,989 miles

Offside Front brake pipe from flexi has been undersealed

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

engine management light on

exhaust corroded allover

oil leak at engine

oil leak at gearbox

underneath veichle is starting to show signs of corrosion

Fail 4 Oct 2016 126,989 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake pipe from flexi has been undersealed

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

engine management light on

exhaust corroded allover

oil leak at engine

oil leak at gearbox

underneath veichle is starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2015 119,656 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 119,654 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 111,428 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 104,189 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 104,188 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 94,024 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 94,024 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 89,807 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 83,377 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 83,377 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 72,755 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 72,751 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 63,563 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

advise nearside steering track rod has slight freeplay

Fail 20 May 2008 63,563 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

advise nearside steering track rod has slight freeplay

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 NHK is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SB05 NHK, 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 SB05 NHK registered?

SB05 NHK is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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