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VE55 LTV

2005 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

130,468 mi
Last recorded130,468 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 LTV
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2020 130,468 miles

Central Front oil leak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Apr 2020 130,464 miles

Nearside Rear Additional braking device obviously defective compensator seized (1.1.19 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front oil leak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 129,784 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch at rear (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch at rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 129,265 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 129,265 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 126,459 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 124,703 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 124,702 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 120,120 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 120,106 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 105,047 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Osf seat belt slow to retract.

Rear tyres have got different load ratings

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 88,812 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 88,791 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 85,827 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 73,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 73,409 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 57,800 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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VE55 LTV is a 2005 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VE55 LTV, 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 VE55 LTV registered?

VE55 LTV is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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