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SJ55 MFN

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,101 mi
Last recorded145,101 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 MFN
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 145,101 miles

Coolant leak and coolant level low ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear exhaust rubber broken, near side rear exhaust rubber deteriorated but exhaust is still secure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

chip in windscreen

Fail 12 Sep 2019 145,101 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215 75 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak and coolant level low ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear exhaust rubber broken, near side rear exhaust rubber deteriorated but exhaust is still secure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres cracking and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

chip in windscreen

Pass 12 Sep 2018 135,098 miles

oil leak under engine.

Fail 5 Sep 2018 135,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

oil leak under engine.

Pass 8 Sep 2017 129,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear handbrake efficiency low

Pass 7 Sep 2016 120,220 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 111,594 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 102,861 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 94,959 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 89,868 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 86,559 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 80,345 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 76,469 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 76,468 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 60,804 miles

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

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

Rear Bump Stops Damaged

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 MFN is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MFN, 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 MFN is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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