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YC05 LKJ

2005 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

150,715 mi
Last recorded150,715 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 LKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 150,715 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2019 150,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2019 150,714 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2018 144,995 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Dec 2017 144,984 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

oil leak

Pass 28 Dec 2016 139,580 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside outer sill slightly corroded

offside outer sill slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2016 134,200 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 134,194 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 123,966 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 123,965 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 112,825 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 97,732 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 88,788 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 76,440 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 22 Dec 2010 76,440 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 67,194 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 57,278 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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YC05 LKJ is a 2005 Citroen Relay in Red with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 YC05 LKJ, 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 YC05 LKJ registered?

YC05 LKJ is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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