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SE54 KZJ

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

281,512 mi
Last recorded281,512 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE54 KZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 281,512 miles

Front Engine Oil Leak

Nearside Centre outer sill corroded not in a prescribed area

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

Nearside centre chassis crossmember corroded not in prescribed area

Offside Centre outer sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2016 281,224 miles

Fuel hose leaking no 2 leak off (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch rear of (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis nr shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner back panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Engine Oil Leak

Nearside Centre outer sill corroded not in a prescribed area

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

Nearside centre chassis crossmember corroded not in prescribed area

Offside Centre outer sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 270,817 miles

Exhaust has a temporary repair

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 19 May 2015 270,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Exhaust has a temporary repair

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2014 260,888 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 14 May 2014 260,888 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2013 250,238 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2013 250,228 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2012 247,098 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 247,098 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 241,746 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2009 234,745 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2009 234,741 miles

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

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2008 186,722 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 186,680 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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SE54 KZJ is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 SE54 KZJ, 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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SE54 KZJ is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 24 February 2005.

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