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SD05 RVP

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

138,579 mi
Last recorded138,579 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 RVP
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2017 138,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Central Front Clutch pipe corroded

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake binding

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 133,484 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

handbrake just meets the minimum required braking efficiency

pipework around fuel tank damp (new fuel tank fitted)

slight oil leak from engine/gearbox unit

water leak in engine bay

Fail 8 Aug 2016 133,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated front hose (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated rear hose (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

exhaust centre mounting rubber broken

handbrake just meets the minimum required braking efficiency

offside washer jet not operating

pipework around fuel tank damp (new fuel tank fitted)

slight oil leak from engine/gearbox unit

water leak in engine bay

Pass 6 Aug 2015 129,250 miles

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

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

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

exhaust centre rubber mounting burst (still supported)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 129,241 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

exhaust centre rubber mounting burst (still supported)

offside front tyre has a raised band of tread around the centre of the tread. the tyre on the nearside is same manufacturer and does not have this band.(this should be checked immediately) offside front tyre has a raised band of tread ar

Pass 30 May 2014 124,809 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 121,703 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 121,697 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 115,564 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 115,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

slight brake bind at off side front

Pass 15 Jun 2011 97,783 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 89,133 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 82,157 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 82,157 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 20 Jun 2008 65,855 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 65,855 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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SD05 RVP is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SD05 RVP, 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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SD05 RVP is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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