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SV55 GCX

2005 Citroen Relay

Multi-colour Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,565 mi
Last recorded88,565 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 GCX
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 88,565 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 88,561 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible both sides (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

battery terminal loose

Fail 24 Sep 2019 88,556 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 88,550 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner-wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner-wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability shackle bracket bolts missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability shackle mounting bracket bolts missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower crossmember corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 88,387 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired no movement in load valve (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under/inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box section/x-member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under/inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box section/x-member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible no bolts fitted (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible no bolts fitted (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front x-member/radiator mount area corroded

Offside Rear bump stop broke away

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch pipe corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2018 81,075 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Towbar slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

clutch pipe corroded

front cross member rotted

hand brake warning light on

Fail 1 Aug 2018 81,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Towbar slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

clutch pipe corroded

front cross member rotted

hand brake warning light on

Pass 4 Aug 2017 75,073 miles

heavy red surface rust underside front sub-frame area

n/s cv boot deteriateing

rear shocker shrouds dropped

Fail 4 Aug 2017 75,073 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

heavy red surface rust underside front sub-frame area

n/s cv boot deteriateing

rear shocker shrouds dropped

Pass 3 May 2016 72,081 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

play in steering rack

Pass 11 Mar 2015 68,348 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 68,343 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 62,362 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 62,362 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 56,484 miles

Near side top suspension mount bearing slightly tight

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 56,484 miles

Near side top suspension mount bearing slightly tight

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)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 49,347 miles

N/S STRUT TOP BEARING DETERIORATED CAUSING SLIGHT JUDDER AS SPRING ROTATES

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 38,822 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 38,822 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 29,867 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 29,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 23,130 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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SV55 GCX is a 2005 Citroen Relay in Multi-colour with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GCX, 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 GCX is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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