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SV54 GEK

2005 Citroen Relay

Yellow Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,988 mi
Last recorded127,988 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 127,988 miles

Brake pipes painted black

Clutch pipe corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 127,983 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings multiple locations (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Brake pipes painted black

Clutch pipe corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 4 May 2017 121,250 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 121,024 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported brackets broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage door panel loose (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

brake pedal has travel

n/s/f pads low

Pass 7 May 2016 112,013 miles

emissions cant be tested due to engine fault

n/s/r shock damaged

o/s/r tyre on limit

washer aim poor

Fail 26 Apr 2016 111,891 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

emissions cant be tested due to engine fault

n/s/r shock damaged

o/s/r tyre on limit

washer aim poor

Pass 30 Apr 2015 100,976 miles

exhaust bracket broken but still secure

fuel tank showing signs of a leak, no leak found at time of test

o/s headlight image poor due to condensation

o/s/f door stop broken

o/s/f top strut mount rough

o/s/r tyre close to limit

rear footbrake readings poor

Fail 21 Apr 2015 100,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust bracket broken but still secure

fuel tank showing signs of a leak, no leak found at time of test

o/s headlight image poor due to condensation

o/s/f door stop broken

o/s/f top strut mount rough

o/s/r tyre close to limit

rear footbrake readings poor

Pass 1 May 2014 92,017 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 75,076 miles

Slight play on o/s inner track rod

Fail 2 Mar 2013 75,076 miles

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

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Slight play on o/s inner track rod

Pass 27 Feb 2012 59,862 miles

n/s rear tyre outer sidewall slightly scuffed

o/s rear tyre outer sidewall slightly scuffed

Fail 27 Feb 2012 59,862 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s rear tyre outer sidewall slightly scuffed

o/s rear tyre outer sidewall slightly scuffed

Pass 21 Feb 2011 45,076 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 38,173 miles

Metal power steering pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2009 31,698 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 23,911 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 GEK is a 2005 Citroen Relay in Yellow with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GEK, 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 GEK registered?

SV54 GEK is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 25 February 2005.

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