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SD55 XVW

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

106,590 mi
Last recorded106,590 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 XVW
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 106,590 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security side o/side side and /side and o/side front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

undersealed

Pass 30 Nov 2024 104,745 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded steering pipes ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body & parts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 104,739 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sills x 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sills x 2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded steering pipes ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body & parts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 103,910 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and central (6.2.2 (d) (i))

undersealed

Pass 20 Jul 2022 100,318 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside sill corroded

Offside sill corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body corroded and all parts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 100,318 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength innersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill x 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength skirt (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back skirt x 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside sill corroded

Offside sill corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body corroded and all parts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 99,752 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2021 99,742 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 98,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 96,998 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 96,319 miles

front crossmember corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2018 96,319 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

front crossmember corroded

Pass 26 May 2017 94,290 miles

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

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion to all areas

Fail 22 May 2017 94,281 miles

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

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)

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

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion to all areas

Pass 15 Jun 2016 91,300 miles

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

Some signs of corrosion to all areas

Pass 5 Jun 2015 81,550 miles

front regestration plate cracked

Fail 29 May 2015 81,540 miles

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

front regestration plate cracked

Pass 4 Jun 2014 72,315 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 66,038 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 56,810 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 4 Dec 2010 34,525 miles

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

both rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 4 Dec 2010 34,525 miles

both rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 1 Dec 2009 24,219 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 24,219 miles

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

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)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Sep 2008 16,974 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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SD55 XVW is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SD55 XVW, 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 SD55 XVW registered?

SD55 XVW is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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The MOT history for SD55 XVW shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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