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SJ55 VTF

2005 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

150,690 mi
Last recorded150,690 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 VTF
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 150,690 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both spring hangers front and rear,both sills inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 150,690 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both spring hangers front and rear,both sills inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 144,778 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 138,092 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 138,092 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 133,375 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 127,722 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 126,787 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 119,216 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2012 119,186 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2011 112,283 miles

Airbag light not going out

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Wear on brake pedal rubber

Pass 22 May 2010 99,771 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 85,107 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 VTF is a 2005 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VTF, 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 VTF is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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