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SB55 PZJ

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

166,578 mi
Last recorded166,578 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 PZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 166,578 miles

Underside covered in underbody sealer.

Pass 5 Jun 2023 165,634 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced innner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2022 165,038 miles

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

center stop lamp not working

exhaust box outer skin corroded/split

front cross member ( radiator support ) corroded

nearside front brake disc backing plate missing

spare wheel missing

steering fluid reservoir has slight seepage

Fail 16 May 2022 165,038 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

center stop lamp not working

exhaust box outer skin corroded/split

front cross member ( radiator support ) corroded

nearside front brake disc backing plate missing

spare wheel missing

steering fluid reservoir has slight seepage

Pass 30 Nov 2017 152,732 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2017 152,733 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2017 152,729 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

All position lamps not working With Ignition Off (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 146,018 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 146,003 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 141,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Handbrake performance poor

Fail 9 Oct 2015 141,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Handbrake performance poor

Pass 7 May 2014 123,302 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 123,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 109,609 miles

Both front tyres are feathering on inside edge.

N/S/F brake is partially seized.

Fail 11 Dec 2012 107,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust rubber mounting (requires attention)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 97,384 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 97,380 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Aug 2010 81,160 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 81,160 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 67,317 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 May 2009 67,049 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2008 53,320 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 PZJ is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SB55 PZJ, 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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SB55 PZJ is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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