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WF05 SYX

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,897 mi
Last recorded94,897 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 SYX
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2022 94,897 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 94,799 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parkbrake travel increased

Towbar corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 91,973 miles

FRONT INNER ARCHES CORRODED

N/S FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE

REAR SPRING HANGER MOUNTS CORRODED

Pass 13 Aug 2019 88,265 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 88,265 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 79,581 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 79,581 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 68,484 miles

N/S FRONT BRAKE STARTING TO BIND

N/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

O/S DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED

SOME ROUGHNESS IN N/S FRONT WHEEL BEARING

Fail 26 Jul 2017 68,240 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

N/S FRONT BRAKE STARTING TO BIND

N/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

SOME ROUGHNESS IN N/S FRONT WHEEL BEARING

Pass 2 Aug 2016 57,201 miles

SUSPECT SOME ROUGHNESS IN N/S FRONT WHEEL BEARING

Fail 15 Jul 2016 57,181 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

SOME ROUGHNESS IN N/S FRONT WHEEL BEARING

Pass 27 Jul 2015 55,460 miles

O/S DOOR MIRROR CRACKED BUT NOT EFFECTING REAR VISION

REAR No PLATE DETERIORATING

SOME ROUGHNESS IN N/S FRONT WHEEL BEARING

WINDSCREEN CRACKED OUT OF SWEPT AREA

Fail 24 Jul 2015 55,460 miles

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

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

O/S DOOR MIRROR CRACKED BUT NOT EFFECTING REAR VISION

REAR No PLATE DETERIORATING

SOME ROUGHNESS IN N/S FRONT WHEEL BEARING

WINDSCREEN CRACKED OUT OF SWEPT AREA

Pass 3 Jul 2014 52,989 miles

O/S DOOR MIRROR CRACKED BUT NOT EFFECTING REAR VISION

SOME ROUGHNESS IN N/S/FRONT WHEEL BEARING

WINDSCREEN CRACKED OUT OF SWEPT AREA

Pass 27 Jun 2013 47,230 miles

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

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

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

REAR TYRES NEAR 1.6 MM

Fail 27 Jun 2013 47,230 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

REAR TYRES NEAR 1.6 MM

Pass 11 Jul 2012 40,338 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 35,229 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 35,229 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 31,799 miles

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

screen cracked

Pass 10 Jul 2009 26,150 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 18,541 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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WF05 SYX is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WF05 SYX, 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 WF05 SYX registered?

WF05 SYX is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 April 2005.

Is WF05 SYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF05 SYX shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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