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SD55 XYU

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

271,105 mi
Last recorded271,105 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 XYU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 271,105 miles

Nearside corrosion to inner and outer sill

Offside Rear corrosion to valance

Offside corrosion to inner step

Fail 12 Jan 2026 270,340 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrision to offside step/inner sill

corrosion to nearside outer sill

Pass 6 Jan 2025 259,120 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 248,762 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 248,762 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2023 238,940 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 238,940 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 230,257 miles

corrosion hole to n/s inner sill (not in prescribed area

corrosion holes to o/s and n/s front inner wheel arches (not in prescribed area

Fail 12 Jan 2022 229,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 218,815 miles

corrosion hole to osf inner wheel arch (not in prescribed area

Pass 8 Jan 2020 213,670 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 202,282 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing at front of step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 190,191 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 190,014 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 180,998 miles

o/s head lamp poorly mounted

rear spring shackels worn

Pass 20 Jan 2016 171,009 miles

spring shackle bushes worn

Pass 21 Jan 2015 157,777 miles

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

brake warning light on

Fail 21 Jan 2015 157,757 miles

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

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

brake warning light on

Pass 24 Oct 2013 142,244 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 129,117 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 117,273 miles

front brake imbalance to maximum

Pass 18 Sep 2010 108,918 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 94,158 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)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 94,158 miles

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

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 15 Oct 2008 79,723 miles

n/s door mirror cracked

Fail 13 Oct 2008 79,723 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 21 Oct 2005 514 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 XYU is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 XYU, 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 XYU registered?

SD55 XYU is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 7 October 2005.

Is SD55 XYU safe to buy?

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