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55,405 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box on seam (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength frontmost (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
rear leaf springs corroded
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive has slight oil leak at sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front wipers do not park automatically on screen
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive has slight oil leak at sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front wipers do not park automatically on screen
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill is corroded in spring hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill is corroded in spring hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer sill has slight corrosion but not in prescribed area
Offside Rear Outer sill has slight corrosion but not in prescribed area
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended repaired buckle and tested now working as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Exhaust tail box has outer skin corroded
Exhaust tail box has outer skin corroded
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)
Rear tail pipe rubber deteriorated
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear tail pipe rubber deteriorated
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
no first aid kit
(1 of ) rear exhaust rubbers still secure but held on with cable tie
How Reliable is the Citroen Relay?
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SJ05 OVW is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 SJ05 OVW, 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 SJ05 OVW registered?
SJ05 OVW is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 6 June 2005.
Is SJ05 OVW safe to buy?
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