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SJ05 WXL

2005 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

176,543 mi
Last recorded176,543 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 WXL
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 176,543 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 176,543 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 169,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 169,135 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 152,309 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 152,309 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 133,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 133,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 124,255 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 124,255 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 111,872 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate deteriorated

handbrake achieved 17% min being 16%

osr light cluster has water ingrewss and amber bulb faded

Pass 12 Jun 2008 108,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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 WXL is a 2005 Citroen Relay in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WXL, 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 WXL registered?

SJ05 WXL is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 18 April 2005.

Is SJ05 WXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ05 WXL shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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