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YG05 SZY

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,138 mi
Last recorded117,138 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 117,138 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 108,693 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 106,313 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 102,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2016 102,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2015 98,561 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 98,557 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 95,479 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 95,447 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 85,493 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

front number plate cracked

Pass 1 Nov 2011 78,637 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 78,635 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 73,675 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2010 73,669 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2009 67,018 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 50,471 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

spare tyre missing

Fail 15 Sep 2008 50,471 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

spare tyre missing

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 SZY is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,178cc 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 YG05 SZY, 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 YG05 SZY registered?

YG05 SZY is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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