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SV54 FPU

2005 Citroen Relay

Yellow Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

53,425 mi
Last recorded53,425 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV54 FPU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 53,425 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 31 Jan 2014 53,425 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 51,425 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 48,243 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 48,243 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 45,303 miles

Both metal pipes on steering rack corroded

Exhaust mountings to o/s perished

O/S inner track rod joint has slight play

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jan 2011 45,303 miles

Both metal pipes on steering rack corroded

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust mountings to o/s perished

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S inner track rod joint has slight play

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 41,695 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 41,695 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 34,172 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 25,669 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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SV54 FPU is a 2005 Citroen Relay in Yellow with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SV54 FPU, 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 SV54 FPU registered?

SV54 FPU is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 11 January 2005.

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