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YH05 VGM

2005 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

113,357 mi
Last recorded113,357 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 VGM
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 113,357 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 113,356 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 101,415 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 87,396 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn smooth

Nearside rear bumper corner insecure

Oil leak

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Vehicle smoking slightly

Fail 22 Jul 2011 87,396 miles

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)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 80,943 miles

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)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 80,940 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 62,401 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 62,398 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 45,862 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 45,862 miles

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?

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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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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