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YG55 YHF

2005 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

189,080 mi
Last recorded189,080 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 YHF
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 189,080 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

surface corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2023 182,253 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Lower pipe into rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 179,624 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel leaking near fuel pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 179,621 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength lower inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch top strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel leaking near fuel pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 179,321 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 179,307 miles

Exhaust system insecure front rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure spit (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 177,908 miles

Offside Front bonnet hinge damaged

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

front radiator cross member corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2018 173,772 miles

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

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

exhaust centre mounting rubber split

Fail 3 Sep 2018 173,757 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust centre mounting rubber split

Pass 12 Sep 2017 169,534 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 169,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 165,494 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2015 160,408 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front cross member (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 155,405 miles

front crossmember corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 16 Sep 2014 155,405 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front crossmember corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 15 Nov 2013 151,982 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 142,842 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 142,814 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 136,203 miles

both front suspension strut top upper bearings slightly stiff

Fail 2 Nov 2011 136,202 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

both front suspension strut top upper bearings slightly stiff

Fail 2 Nov 2010 127,290 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 127,290 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 114,698 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 114,696 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 88,324 miles

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

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 YHF is a 2005 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YHF, 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 YHF is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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