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SJ55 VPL

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

109,895 mi
Last recorded109,895 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2021 109,895 miles

Nearside Body has an unsafe modification holes along inside of sill (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Body has an unsafe modification hole in inner arch (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Offside Body has an unsafe modification holes along inner and outer sill (6.2.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriosuly weakend

Pass 4 Feb 2020 106,339 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Fail 22 Jan 2020 106,327 miles

Nearside Front Body has an unsafe modification hole in floor (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Body has an unsafe modification sill (hole) (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Body has an unsafe modification inner sill (hole) (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Body has an unsafe modification sill (hole) (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 7 Feb 2019 102,825 miles

both sills slightly corroded

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Fail 29 Jan 2019 102,823 miles

Nearside Front Body has an unsafe modification chassis behind strut (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Body has an unsafe modification at shocking mount (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both sills slightly corroded

hole at nearside rear arch

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 5 Feb 2018 100,166 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 6 Feb 2017 97,710 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)

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Fail 30 Jan 2017 97,690 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion hole in sill (6.1.C.1)

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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)

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 4 Feb 2016 94,590 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside wing mirror slightly damaged

Fail 29 Jan 2016 94,562 miles

Body has a projection caused by corrosion 2 holes in nearside inner sills (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion hole in sill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside wing mirror slightly damaged

Pass 5 Feb 2015 91,313 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 91,313 miles

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 87,004 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 87,004 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 83,030 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)

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

nearside rear tyre perished round outer edge

offside rear tyre perished round outer edge

Pass 16 Nov 2011 78,004 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 78,004 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre perished round outer edge

Pass 17 Nov 2010 62,814 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear discs corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2010 62,814 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear discs corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2009 38,766 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 21,344 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2008 21,344 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2008 20,978 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 20,978 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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 VPL is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 VPL, 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 VPL is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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