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SC05 HGO

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,637 mi
Last recorded145,637 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC05 HGO
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 145,637 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 136,636 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 136,636 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 127,522 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 127,522 miles

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

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

nearside front upper strut top mount sticking

Pass 20 Jun 2013 115,537 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin badly deteriorated.

Fail 20 Jun 2013 115,537 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin badly deteriorated.

Pass 22 Jun 2012 103,963 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 96,394 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 96,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 83,787 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 83,786 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 77,769 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 77,768 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 73,233 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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SC05 HGO is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SC05 HGO, 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 SC05 HGO registered?

SC05 HGO is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is SC05 HGO safe to buy?

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