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SB55 FJC

2005 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

85,537 mi
Last recorded85,537 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 FJC
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2022 85,537 miles

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Oct 2022 85,537 miles

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 85,103 miles

brake dic pads worn slightly

rusted below vehicle

Pass 15 Aug 2020 80,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 80,264 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 72,083 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 73,308 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rusted below (7.1.2)

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side oil leak (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 73,305 miles

Nearside Front Halfshaft nut loose (4.2.B.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rusted below (7.1.2)

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side oil leak (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 68,082 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.4e)

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint both side (2.5.A.1c)

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both side (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jul 2015 61,395 miles

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

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 59,222 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 59,221 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 55,475 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 48,825 miles

os mirror cracks

Fail 26 Apr 2012 48,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

os mirror cracks

Pass 28 Apr 2011 43,128 miles

os mirror glass damage

Fail 27 Apr 2011 43,123 miles

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

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

nsf wheel slight bind felt

os mirror glass damage

Pass 29 Dec 2009 34,262 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 26,019 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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SB55 FJC is a 2005 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SB55 FJC, 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 SB55 FJC registered?

SB55 FJC is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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