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SV55 FHZ

2005 Citroen Relay

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,641 mi
Last recorded73,641 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 FHZ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 73,641 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both reart brake back plates corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2016 73,602 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both reart brake back plates corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2015 69,720 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated on side walls

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

exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated

Pass 9 Dec 2014 64,074 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 64,066 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 57,855 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 57,858 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 51,318 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2012 51,317 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 41,533 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 37,286 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Nov 2010 37,284 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 29,075 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 21,898 miles

clutch pipe rusty

power steering pipes rusty

Fail 27 Nov 2008 21,898 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

clutch pipe rusty

power steering pipes rusty

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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SV55 FHZ is a 2005 Citroen Relay in Grey 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 SV55 FHZ, 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 SV55 FHZ registered?

SV55 FHZ is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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