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WU05 JHY

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

168,346 mi
Last recorded168,346 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 JHY
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 May 2018 168,346 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Body has an unsafe modification (6.2.1 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber shroud corroded away

Pass 5 Jun 2017 157,992 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc dameged

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner drop sill corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust mounts split

Rear light covers missing

Fail 2 Jun 2017 157,992 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc dameged

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner drop sill corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust mounts split

Rear light covers missing

Pass 11 May 2016 145,932 miles

Offside Front tyre

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

advise both inner drop sills corroded

advise both rear light covers damaged

Fail 4 May 2016 145,932 miles

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure bolt insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

advise both inner drop sills corroded

advise both rear light covers damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2015 138,103 miles

advise both front tyres treads low

advise nearside rear shocker corroded

advise rear light covers damaged

Fail 15 Jul 2015 138,103 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

advise both front tyres treads low

advise nearside rear shocker corroded

advise rear light covers damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2014 124,808 miles

advise offside wiper

Fail 2 Apr 2014 124,808 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise offside wiper

Pass 6 Feb 2013 111,692 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 99,970 miles

slight noise on front wheel bearing

Fail 18 Jan 2012 99,970 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight noise on front wheel bearing

Pass 10 Dec 2010 89,804 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 89,804 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 80,669 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 70,426 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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WU05 JHY is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 WU05 JHY, 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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WU05 JHY is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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