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SJ55 MBV

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

78,792 mi
Last recorded78,792 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 MBV
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2021 78,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 74,619 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 74,619 miles

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 Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside 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 Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2019 70,782 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 70,782 miles

Central Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 66,450 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 61,088 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 55,616 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 49,586 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 49,586 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 44,072 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s of van corroded outside perscribed area

n/s/f tyre perishing

Fail 14 Nov 2014 44,071 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s/ of van has corrosion out side of prescribed area

n/s/f tyre perishing on outer side wall

Pass 11 Dec 2013 40,900 miles

nearside inner sill corroded but not within 30 cms of a pescribed area

nearside outer sill corroded but not within 30 cms of a pescribed area

offside inner sill corroded but not within 30 cms of a pescribed area

Fail 29 Nov 2013 40,895 miles

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

nearside inner sill corroded but not within 30 cms of a pescribed area

nearside outer sill corroded but not within 30 cms of a pescribed area

offside inner sill corroded but not within 30 cms of a pescribed area

Pass 31 May 2012 40,563 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 39,219 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 39,203 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 34,151 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 34,150 miles

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 27,199 miles

front and rear brakes binding slighty

Pass 30 Jul 2008 23,548 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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SJ55 MBV is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SJ55 MBV, 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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SJ55 MBV is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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