MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,357 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
exhaust rubbers splitting
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
exhaust rubbers splitting
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Brake pedal rubber worn smooth
Nearside rear bumper corner insecure
Oil leak
Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Vehicle smoking slightly
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pedal rubber worn smooth
Nearside rear bumper corner insecure
Oil leak
Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
nearside rear Leaf spring has slight play at eye bush (shackle)
offside rear Leaf spring has slight play at eye bush (shackle)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
nearside rear Leaf spring has slight play at eye bush (shackle)
offside rear Leaf spring has slight play at eye bush (shackle)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Both rear 1/4 panels slightly damaged.
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Citroen Relay?
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YH05 VGM is a 2005 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 YH05 VGM, 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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YH05 VGM is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 8 April 2005.
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