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SH55 NBY

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

220,222 mi
Last recorded220,222 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 220,222 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 219,138 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 190,857 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 162,973 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 141,077 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 141,077 miles

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

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

nearside front brake pads appear to be very worn compared to offside

Pass 28 Sep 2012 151,378 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 122,328 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 106,934 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 106,785 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 95,655 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 95,653 miles

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 28 May 2009 88,520 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 88,520 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

safety frame behind driver`s seat damaged/insecure

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 NBY is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SH55 NBY, 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 NBY registered?

SH55 NBY is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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