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YC55 YCR

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,532 mi
Last recorded136,532 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 YCR
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 136,532 miles

Nearside Rear crack in rear cluster

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

backbox corroded

lower windscreen cracked but not effecting drivers view

Fail 28 Feb 2018 136,532 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement will not rotate when jacked up (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear crack in rear cluster

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

backbox corroded

lower windscreen cracked but not effecting drivers view

Pass 16 Feb 2017 136,532 miles

Backbox corroded

Brak pedal ruuber paritally smooth and secured with tie straps

Crack in NSR cluster

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Sliding door secured with lock

Fail 13 Dec 2016 136,532 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Cross member holding up radiator (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Inner 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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded position the leaf spring bolted to the body is held corroded and holed (2.4.A.3)

Backbox corroded

Brake pedal partially smooth

Chassis corroded and OSR inner corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sliding door secured with lock

Pass 30 Nov 2015 136,532 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 136,532 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 136,532 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

radiator support has corrosion but not weakend support

Pass 1 May 2014 136,543 miles

n/s/r tyre tread getting low

oil leak on the engine

Fail 30 Apr 2014 136,532 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre tread getting low

oil leak on the engine

Pass 15 Oct 2012 122,341 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear door damaged

offside rear wheel arch damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2011 101,710 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 101,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 81,963 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 68,090 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 51,808 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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YC55 YCR is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YC55 YCR, 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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YC55 YCR is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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