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WU55 UFD

2005 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

191,363 mi
Last recorded191,363 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 UFD
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 191,363 miles

Corrosion outside prescribed areas; nearside centre outrigger, offside centre outrigger, offside centre inner sill and nearside outer sill

Nearside front tyre tread close to limit

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

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

Radiator support panel corroded

Underside rusty in places

Very little reserve travel on parking brake lever

Fail 29 Nov 2022 191,121 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underside very rusty

Corrosion outside prescribed areas on nearside centre outrigger, offside centre outrigger, offside centre inner sill and nearside outer sill

Nearside front tyre tread close to limit

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

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

Radiator support panel corroded

Very little reserve travel on parking brake lever

Pass 25 Oct 2021 182,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside front inner wheel arch corroded outside prescribed area

Offside headlamp slightly insecure

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

Radiator support panel corroded

Underside very rusty in places

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 181,727 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside front inner wheel arch corroded outside prescribed area

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

Underside very rusty in places

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

Pass 5 May 2020 169,473 miles

n/s c/v boot weeping

n/s sill holed not in prescribed area

o/s sill rusty

o/s/f shock absorber weeping

oil leaks

rear leaf springs weak

rear pads wearing discs rusty

rear shock covers corroded

slight play n/s/ steering

wipers smeary

Pass 1 May 2019 160,654 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

nearside outer sill corroded outside prescribed areas

offside inner sill corroded outside prescribed areas

slight play in nearside front shock absorber

steering slightly rough lock to lock

underside rusty in places

Fail 26 Apr 2019 160,644 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

nearside outer sill corroded outside prescribed areas

offside inner sill corroded outside prescribed areas

slight play in nearside front shock absorber

steering slightly rough lock to lock

underside rusty in places

Pass 1 May 2018 151,750 miles

front and rear brake discs rusty

n/s outer sill holed and corroded

o/s inner sill hled and corroded

underside rusty

windscreen damaged

Fail 26 Mar 2018 151,747 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour during acceleration (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak ()

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

front brake discs rusty

nearside outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

offside inner sill corroded outside prescribed area

underside very rusty in places

Pass 7 Apr 2016 149,489 miles

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

oil leaks

Fail 31 Mar 2016 149,489 miles

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

Steering system excessively tight nearside front top suspension mounting seized (2.2.D.1)

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

oil leaks

Pass 16 Jan 2015 139,274 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 139,132 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 122,042 miles

Advise exhaust rubbers perished

Advise front brake inbalance

Advise slight corroision at n/s/f brake pipe

Advise slight hand brake inbalance

Advise surface rust at rear of vehicle

Pass 8 Jan 2013 102,418 miles

Advise front pads getting down

Advise light pin hole from n/s outter c/v boot

Advise o/s/r tyre wearing low on edge and uneven

advise front exhaust pipe slight split

Pass 7 Jan 2012 86,434 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 86,338 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 67,329 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 55,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 44,228 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 44,228 miles

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

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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WU55 UFD is a 2005 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WU55 UFD, 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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WU55 UFD is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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