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SG05 LAA

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

125,986 mi
Last recorded125,986 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 LAA
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 125,986 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 125,983 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2018 113,649 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 113,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 100,624 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 100,624 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Lamp (6.1.C.1)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 84,340 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 83,943 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 80,526 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 78,490 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 78,488 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 75,286 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 75,281 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 71,247 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 68,593 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 68,593 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 64,172 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 64,172 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

near side front wheel bearing slight play both front tyres wearing low

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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SG05 LAA is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SG05 LAA, 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 SG05 LAA registered?

SG05 LAA is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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