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SH05 OYP

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

175,553 mi
Last recorded175,553 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 OYP
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 175,553 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Sep 2018 175,551 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Oct 2017 170,717 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 166,799 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 159,564 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 152,141 miles

Brake warning lamp on

High level stop lamp inop

Fail 27 Sep 2014 152,141 miles

Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake warning lamp on

High level stop lamp inop

Pass 21 Sep 2013 145,634 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 145,517 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 134,383 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 134,383 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2011 124,805 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 124,805 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 114,082 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 114,082 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 97,979 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 97,976 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 93,695 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/f front tie bar slight play

Fail 20 Jun 2008 93,695 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f front tie bar slight play

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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SH05 OYP is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SH05 OYP, 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 SH05 OYP registered?

SH05 OYP is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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