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SV55 OLK

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

78,268 mi
Last recorded78,268 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 OLK
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2021 78,268 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe prescribed area (chalk marked) corroded and holed front mounting and rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens damaged - shows white light to rear (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing as unable to turn freely by hand (1.2.1 (f))

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 subframe prescribed area (chalk marked) corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Braking system leaking inside brake drum (1.1.3 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported mounting for flexi hose corroded and broken off (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing corroded and broken but not affecting operation at this time (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 76,960 miles

both rear tyres tread cracking

brake pipe at o/s/f flexi hose has corrosion

o/s/f tyre tread splitting

Fail 9 Oct 2020 76,959 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres tread cracking

brake pipe at o/s/f flexi hose has corrosion

o/s/f tyre tread splitting

Pass 3 Sep 2019 76,472 miles

all exhaust rubbers perishing

o/s/f tyre tread splitting

Fail 2 Sep 2019 76,472 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all exhaust rubbers perishing

o/s/f tyre tread splitting

Pass 14 Jul 2018 75,186 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S Pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 75,186 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively O/S & N/S (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust System Corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S Pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 71,253 miles

Body has slight corrosion N/s Under Sill (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded O/s And N/s Front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust Rubbers Perished And Cracked

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

O/s Ans N/s Rear Tyres Perished And Cracked

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s And N/s Front (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 67,701 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 66,720 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 66,720 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 65,931 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 45,011 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 45,011 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Mar 2010 31,696 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 31,694 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 22,470 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 OLK is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 OLK, 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 OLK registered?

SV55 OLK is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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