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SV54 FYE

2005 Citroen Relay

Yellow Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,739 mi
Last recorded116,739 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 116,739 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 17 May 2016 116,655 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

oil leak

Pass 25 May 2015 113,544 miles

Oil leak

Brake pipes heavily undersealed

Clutch pipe rusty

Exhaust system rusty

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 15 May 2015 113,506 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipes heavily undersealed

Clutch pipe rusty

Exhaust system rusty

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 May 2014 109,875 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Oil leak

clutch pipe rusty

exhaust deteriated

n/s/f brake has slight bind

various brake pipes greased

Fail 9 May 2014 109,773 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all brake pipes heavily greased

clutch pipe rusty

exhaust deteriorated

slight bind nearside front brake

Pass 10 May 2013 106,755 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

centre brake light disconnect

o/s top strut bearing

Pass 4 May 2012 103,426 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 May 2011 95,156 miles

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

clutch pipe rusty

powersteering pipes rusty

Fail 13 May 2011 95,114 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

clutch pipe rusty

powersteering pipes rusty

Pass 11 Feb 2010 79,142 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 63,103 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 46,562 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 FYE is a 2005 Citroen Relay in Yellow with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 SV54 FYE, 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 FYE registered?

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

Is SV54 FYE safe to buy?

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