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SJ05 UAY

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

167,518 mi
Last recorded167,518 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 UAY
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2020 167,518 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 150,446 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside sill outer and inner heavily corroded does not effect steering or handling

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

steering u/j to rack rubber boot deteriorated

Fail 3 Jan 2019 150,187 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside sill outer and inner heavily corroded does not effect steering or handling

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

steering u/j to rack rubber boot deteriorated

Pass 12 Jan 2018 142,144 miles

Nearside outer sill heavily corroded but does not effect steering or handling

Offside Front chassis to inner wing heavily corroded but does not effect steering or handling

Fail 12 Jan 2018 142,125 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding BOTH (3.7.B.1)

Nearside outer sill heavily corroded but does not effect steering or handling

Offside Front chassis to inner wing heavily corroded but does not effect steering or handling

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 136,036 miles

Nearside outer sill heavily corroded but does not effect steering or handling

Offside Front chassis to inner wing heavily corroded but does not effect steering or handling

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 136,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside outer sill heavily corroded but does not effect steering or handling

Offside Front chassis to inner wing heavily corroded but does not effect steering or handling

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 129,284 miles

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Front has nail in tyre

Pass 30 Dec 2014 124,575 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 124,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 115,037 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 114,855 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2012 103,807 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 103,769 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 97,499 miles

o/s/f mirror has crack in it advise

Fail 1 Dec 2011 97,489 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f mirror has crack in it advise

Pass 7 Dec 2010 85,335 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 71,394 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 71,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Dec 2008 58,362 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 43,109 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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SJ05 UAY is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SJ05 UAY, 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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SJ05 UAY is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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