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YG05 HFT

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2012
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

752,944 mi
Last recorded752,944 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 HFT
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2012 752,944 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 211,932 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 211,932 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 176,135 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 176,135 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2009 132,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 132,729 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 99,558 miles

Nail in rear tyre

nearside lower mirror glass cracked

Fail 12 Feb 2008 99,163 miles

Offside Rear Brake linkage excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

nearside lower mirror glass cracked

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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YG05 HFT is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 YG05 HFT, 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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YG05 HFT is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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