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SV55 GDA

2005 Citroen Relay

Yellow Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,855 mi
Last recorded159,855 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 GDA
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 159,855 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

both inner sills slight corrosion

Fail 30 Apr 2018 159,854 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

both front tyres worn inner edges

both inner sills slight corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2017 158,566 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 155,541 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 118,998 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2015 118,998 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2014 85,165 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 85,165 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 76,351 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 65,340 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 53,436 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2010 53,436 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 43,096 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 33,318 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 GDA is a 2005 Citroen Relay in Yellow with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SV55 GDA, 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 GDA is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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