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SY55 YDS

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,857 mi
Last recorded93,857 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 YDS
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 93,857 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Outer Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear both sides (2.4.A.3)

Front to rear and n/s/f pipes coated in grease

Rear tyre walls perished both sides

Fail 29 Nov 2016 93,849 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering crossmember supporting rad and power steering pump (6.1.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Outer Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear both sides (2.4.A.3)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Front to rear and n/s/f pipes coated in grease

Rear tyre walls perished both sides

Pass 16 Oct 2015 86,416 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 83,412 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2014 83,412 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 78,370 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 30 Oct 2013 78,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 24 Oct 2012 71,379 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 64,670 miles

Front discs corroded

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

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 3 Nov 2010 57,971 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside wiper blade splitting

washer jets need adjusting

Pass 3 Nov 2009 49,013 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 36,842 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 36,842 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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SY55 YDS is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SY55 YDS, 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 SY55 YDS registered?

SY55 YDS is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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