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SD05 YGJ

2005 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,684 mi
Last recorded119,684 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 YGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 119,684 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 113,800 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 109,385 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 109,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2013 107,488 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 102,170 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 97,190 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 97,072 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 85,978 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 85,978 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 69,232 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 51,334 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 51,334 miles

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

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

Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s and o/s rear brake pads 80% worn

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 YGJ is a 2005 Citroen Relay in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SD05 YGJ, 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 SD05 YGJ registered?

SD05 YGJ is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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