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SG05 LAO

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

60,496 mi
Last recorded60,496 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 60,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive within 30cm of the shock absorber top mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 60,451 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 59,803 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 59,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2021 59,536 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 59,514 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 59,008 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 58,231 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 57,648 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 56,949 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 55,603 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 54,862 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 54,294 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 54,294 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 53,655 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 51,950 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk corroded but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

exhaust mounts showing signs of perrishing

Fail 19 Mar 2011 51,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk corroded but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

exhaust mounts showing signs of perrishing

Pass 20 Mar 2010 51,074 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 49,992 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 48,432 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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SG05 LAO is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SG05 LAO, 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 LAO registered?

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

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