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SJ55 MDO

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,357 mi
Last recorded102,357 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 102,357 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 77,935 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 77,925 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 67,319 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 67,317 miles

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

Nearside front macpherson strut top mount bearing rough when steering turned

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 56,068 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 56,068 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 40,958 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 40,958 miles

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

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Pass 26 Mar 2008 31,712 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 MDO is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MDO, 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 SJ55 MDO registered?

SJ55 MDO is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 22 September 2005.

Is SJ55 MDO safe to buy?

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