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UK54 FES

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

76,058 mi
Last recorded76,058 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUK54 FES
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 76,058 miles

Nearside headlight damaged

Oil leak ()

corrosion to offside front chassis

Fail 25 Jan 2017 76,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively worn away (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside headlight damaged

Offside wiper worn at ends but still clears screen adequately

Oil leak ()

coolant low

corrosion to offside front chassis

Pass 2 Mar 2015 64,710 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

chassis corroded o/s/f

Fail 27 Feb 2015 64,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

chassis corroded o/s/f

Pass 21 Oct 2013 58,476 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 58,475 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 55,710 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2012 55,710 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s wiper blade splitting advise early rectifaction

Pass 29 Sep 2011 50,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 50,619 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 43,030 miles

Front disc pads getting low

OSF spring weak and compressed

Fail 25 Jan 2011 41,611 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front disc pads getting low

OSF spring weak and compressed

Pass 10 Sep 2010 33,281 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 33,111 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 28,037 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 18,518 miles

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

o/s rear brake binding

Fail 11 Sep 2008 18,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

o/s rear brake binding

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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UK54 FES is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc 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 UK54 FES, 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 UK54 FES registered?

UK54 FES is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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