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SJ55 MBX

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,186 mi
Last recorded128,186 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 128,186 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 128,184 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 117,526 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear silencers crodded

Fail 6 Dec 2016 117,524 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear silencers crodded

Pass 8 Dec 2015 114,046 miles

Body has slight corrosion front cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (2.4.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2014 100,337 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 72,558 miles

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

rear of vehcle locked (unable to check vehicles load)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 72,554 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

rear of vehcle locked (unable to check vehicles load)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 65,611 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 65,605 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 59,699 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 59,698 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 51,651 miles

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 51,651 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 34,903 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 22,477 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 MBX is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MBX, 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 MBX is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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