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SV54 FYD

2005 Citroen Relay

Yellow Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,185 mi
Last recorded65,185 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2016 65,185 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2016 65,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2015 62,878 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 62,875 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 53,419 miles

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

exhaust outer casing burst

Fail 31 Mar 2014 53,415 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

exhaust outer casing burst

Pass 20 Feb 2013 47,182 miles

exhaust deteriorated

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2013 47,180 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

n/s rear tyre perished

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2012 42,567 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition but still whole

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 17 Feb 2012 42,567 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition but still whole

n/s rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 14 Feb 2011 34,909 miles

Centre Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

clutch master cylinder leaking slightly and metal pipe to slave cylinder very rusty

f/n/s + r/n/s tyre outer sidewall scuffed

Pass 17 Feb 2010 28,334 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 21,502 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 16,208 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Feb 2008 16,208 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 FYD is a 2005 Citroen Relay in Yellow with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FYD, 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 FYD registered?

SV54 FYD is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 16 February 2005.

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