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SH55 ACV

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

164,548 mi
Last recorded164,548 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 ACV
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2016 164,548 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner floor completely corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 141,117 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s front inner c/v joint has slight noise ,no play apparent

o/s front wheel bearing has slight noise

o/s rear stop light lense has minor damage

o/s rear tyre has fatique cracks to outer side wall[scrubbing]

rear brake discs worn on inner faces

Fail 17 Jan 2015 141,117 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s rear stop light lense has minor damage

o/s rear tyre has fatique cracks to outer side wall[scrubbing]

rear brake discs worn on inner faces

Pass 14 Jan 2014 112,073 miles

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

floor is excessivly damaged

hand brake will require attention in near future

sidewalls of both rear tyres are perrished+cracking

sighs of rear tyres fouling inner wheel arches when loaded

Fail 10 Jan 2014 112,065 miles

Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

floor is excessivly damaged

hand brake will require attention in near future

sidewalls of both rear tyres are perrished+cracking

sighs of rear tyres fouling inner wheel arches when loaded

Pass 4 Jan 2013 84,267 miles

center stop light inopp

sidewalls of both rear tyres perrished+damaged

signs that both rear tyres rubbing on inner wheel arches

Pass 14 Jan 2012 59,587 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls deteriorated

signs of both rear wheels catching wheel arch

Pass 17 Jan 2011 33,713 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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SH55 ACV is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SH55 ACV, 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 SH55 ACV registered?

SH55 ACV is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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