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SJ55 MEU

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,549 mi
Last recorded141,549 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2017 141,549 miles

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

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users step (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front strut top bearing noisy when rotated

Pass 17 Feb 2016

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

oil leak

parking brake efficiency has just met the minimum requirement of 16%

Fail 8 Feb 2016 118,927 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing abs ring (3.4.2)

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

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2015 102,561 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 90,512 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 84,124 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 71,555 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 71,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 51,528 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 47,543 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 47,543 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 40,797 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 MEU is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MEU, 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 MEU is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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