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YA05 RVT

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,174 mi
Last recorded171,174 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 RVT
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 171,174 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 157,069 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2015 140,774 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 140,774 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 122,071 miles

advise nearside inner sill corroded out with prescribed area

advise rear shackle bushes

advise slight play both front hub areas

Pass 15 Oct 2013 120,716 miles

both front strut top bearings tight off load.

Fail 14 Oct 2013 120,715 miles

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

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

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

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front strut top bearings tight off load.

Pass 3 Oct 2012 101,238 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 101,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 100,405 miles

front o/s strut starting to leak

Pass 16 Sep 2010 87,111 miles

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

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

clutch very high

n/s/f strut top bearing slightly tight

rear springs nearly on bump stop

Pass 2 Sep 2009 71,626 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 71,626 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 54,438 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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YA05 RVT is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YA05 RVT, 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 YA05 RVT registered?

YA05 RVT is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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