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SV55 FNO

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

202,337 mi
Last recorded202,337 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 FNO
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2017 202,337 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported mount corroded (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure rearmost bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper shock mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Spare wheel carrier insecure heavily corroded (6.4.2)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both foremost anchor points (3.1.9)

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust centre flange deteriorated

front crossmember heavily corroded

undercarrage including various suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2016 193,515 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel corroded

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

oil filter rusty

slight play in rack joint

undercarriage corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2016 193,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded within l s valve mounting (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on crossmember at leaf spring foremost mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on crossmember within leaf springs foremost mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

oil filter rusty

slight play in rack joint

undercarriage corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2015 183,265 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front has slight bind

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

clutch pipe rusty

Fail 27 Oct 2015 183,265 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front has slight bind

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

clutch pipe rusty

Pass 19 Nov 2014 172,932 miles

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

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

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

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

bind in n/s rear brake

exhaust and mountings deteriorated

front crossmember corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2014 172,932 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

bind in n/s rear brake

exhaust and mountings deteriorated

front crossmember corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2013 145,548 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 144,607 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 99,029 miles

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

power steering pipes corroded

rear shock absorber casings corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2012 97,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer 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 pipes corroded

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

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

rear shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2011 52,939 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 40,929 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 32,830 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 23,413 miles

n/s front brake gripping slightly

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 FNO is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,178cc 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 FNO, 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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SV55 FNO is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 26 November 2005.

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