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SJ05 UBN

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

210,830 mi
Last recorded210,830 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 UBN
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 210,830 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 209,445 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 209,284 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 175,560 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 175,560 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Mar 2013 171,463 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 165,711 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 165,710 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 158,618 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 158,612 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 149,697 miles

handbrake passed close to limit

Pass 16 Jan 2009 129,150 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 92,449 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 92,445 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Side loading door will not open

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 UBN is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UBN, 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 UBN registered?

SJ05 UBN is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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The MOT history for SJ05 UBN shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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