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SY05 YFM

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

135,042 mi
Last recorded135,042 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 YFM
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 135,042 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion radiator support (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 May 2016 135,042 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Body has slight corrosion radiator support (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 May 2015 125,318 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

radiator crossmember rotten.

Fail 22 May 2015 125,318 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

radiator crossmember rotten.

Pass 22 May 2014 108,047 miles

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

rear cross members slightly coroded

Fail 10 May 2013 98,793 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 98,793 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 96,303 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 96,303 miles

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 Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 88,059 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 May 2011 88,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 74,672 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 74,672 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 6 May 2009 54,226 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 54,226 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 35,803 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 35,803 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 YFM 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 52.9%.

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 SY05 YFM, 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 YFM registered?

SY05 YFM is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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