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VX55 MVL

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,121 mi
Last recorded118,121 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 MVL
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2021 118,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner wheel arch (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Additional braking device inoperative compensator seized (1.5 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front injector seals leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 115,035 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 115,029 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low NOT ADJUSTING (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WHEEL ARCH AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BACK PANEL REAR SPRING HANGER AREA IN TWO PLACES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 103,717 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTTOM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 103,709 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ABOVE LEAF SPRING AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTTOM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 94,573 miles

advise : both rear tyres outer walls slightly perished

Pass 9 Feb 2017 83,812 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 83,806 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 73,668 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 73,654 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 61,852 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 52,619 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 52,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 46,041 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 33,936 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 26,333 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 18,525 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 9,403 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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VX55 MVL is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VX55 MVL, 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 VX55 MVL registered?

VX55 MVL is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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