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YF05 GXR

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

104,038 mi
Last recorded104,038 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 GXR
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 104,038 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 104,032 miles

Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) insecure (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 95,728 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 95,592 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 90,464 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2013 90,401 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2013 88,260 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear inner sill holed from impact damage

Pass 4 Apr 2013 88,260 miles

offside rear inner sill holed from impact damage

Pass 25 Apr 2012 83,682 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 83,682 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

nearside rear bumper end panel missing

Pass 8 Apr 2010 58,878 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2010 58,878 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2009 49,265 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 49,265 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 49,098 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)

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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YF05 GXR is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 YF05 GXR, 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 YF05 GXR registered?

YF05 GXR is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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