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VN55 LHL

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

177,814 mi
Last recorded177,814 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 LHL
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 177,814 miles

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2018 175,901 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 175,901 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 168,144 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 168,039 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 153,934 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 153,934 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner 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 Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 131,485 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 131,485 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 111,893 miles

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

o/s headlight condensated up and water lying in bottom

Fail 13 Aug 2013 111,893 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 Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

o/s headlight condensated up and water lying in bottom

Pass 24 Aug 2012 93,230 miles

N/S/R Tyre cracking on sidewall.

Fail 20 Aug 2012 93,230 miles

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

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

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

N/S/R Tyre cracking on sidewall.

Pass 8 Sep 2011 75,801 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 75,801 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 60,153 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 60,153 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 45,221 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 25,727 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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VN55 LHL is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VN55 LHL, 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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VN55 LHL is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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