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SY05 XRW

2005 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,613 mi
Last recorded89,613 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 XRW
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 89,613 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 79,192 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

ns outer sill corroded and holed but outwith prescribed area

Pass 27 Oct 2014 76,598 miles

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

power steering pipes slightly corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2013 708,924 miles

front discs slightly corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2013 70,897 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 30 May 2012 69,090 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 May 2012 69,090 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 May 2011 59,703 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 50,993 miles

both front wiper blades slightly torn .although clearing screen

Pass 25 May 2009 39,587 miles
Fail 25 May 2009 39,587 miles

Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 21 May 2008 29,733 miles

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

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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SY05 XRW is a 2005 Citroen Relay in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SY05 XRW, 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 SY05 XRW registered?

SY05 XRW is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is SY05 XRW safe to buy?

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