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SC54 KEJ

2005 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,625 mi
Last recorded130,625 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC54 KEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 130,625 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

body heavily undersealed

Pass 30 Jun 2020 128,841 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 128,837 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 128,137 miles

underside been under-sealed

Fail 17 Aug 2018 128,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

clutch pipe corroded

underside been under-sealed

Pass 30 Mar 2016 121,151 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake discs corroded also off side front brake binding slightly

both outer and inner sills previously welded

off side rear tyre perished on side wall

parts of exhaust in poor condition

previous repairs to sills and chassis heavily undersealed

suspect both front strut top mounts req attention

under side of vehicle undersealed making inspection of brake pipes and chassis difficult

Fail 22 Jan 2016 121,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg holed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill holed in various places (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill badly holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner arch holed (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill holed in various places (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering centre chassis leg holed in various places (6.1.A.1)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 120,816 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front and rear of spring (2.4.A.3)

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

Braking system leaking offside front bleed nipple (3.6.A.1)

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)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

underside of vehicle badly corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2015 112,398 miles

front radiator crossmember excessively corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2015 112,344 miles

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

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

front radiator crossmember excessively corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2014 106,574 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 14 Jan 2014 106,574 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Jan 2013 98,808 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre cracking slightly on sidewall

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Jan 2012 90,449 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 90,328 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 83,227 miles

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

both rear brake discs pitted

Pass 6 Jan 2010 75,056 miles

both n/s/f brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre low

some brake pipes coated, not tested

Fail 6 Jan 2010 75,056 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both n/s/f brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre low

some brake pipes coated, not tested

Pass 22 Jan 2009 65,999 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 65,999 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 52,380 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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SC54 KEJ is a 2005 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SC54 KEJ, 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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SC54 KEJ is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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