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YG55 SAA

2005 Citroen Relay

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

115,822 mi
Last recorded115,822 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 SAA
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 115,822 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside side repeater cover missing

Fail 28 Oct 2020 115,815 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting at rear of shackle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting at rear of shackle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside side repeater cover missing

Pass 19 Apr 2019 106,559 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside side repeater damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse lights inop

Fail 12 Apr 2019 106,410 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function shock absorber broken in two (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside side repeater damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse lights inop

Pass 12 Apr 2018 98,029 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 89,140 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 87,585 miles

nearside rear tyre damaged on tread

radiator support panel corroded and holed

Fail 4 Mar 2016 87,584 miles

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

nearside rear tyre damaged on tread

radiator support panel corroded and holed

Pass 6 Mar 2015 85,814 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 80,914 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 80,914 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 77,360 miles

middle box outer skin coroded

nsr tyre slight perished on outer sidewall

Fail 25 Feb 2013 77,360 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

middle box outer skin coroded

nsr tyre slight perished on outer sidewall

Pass 29 Feb 2012 73,477 miles

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

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

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

advise nearside rear tyre perished on sidewalls

advise offside front brake showing signs of binding on(disc colour)but not binding at time of test

Pass 2 Mar 2011 66,256 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear both tyres perishing

Fail 2 Mar 2011 66,256 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear both tyres perishing

Pass 9 Feb 2010 54,357 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Feb 2010 54,357 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 45,484 miles

osf strut slightly leaking not excessive

Fail 23 Feb 2009 45,484 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear wheel bearns not tested as rear brakes binding on

osf strut slightly leaking not excessive

Pass 5 Nov 2008 39,054 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 39,054 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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YG55 SAA is a 2005 Citroen Relay in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YG55 SAA, 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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YG55 SAA is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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