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YH55 LXU

2005 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

57,654 mi
Last recorded57,654 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 LXU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 57,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 57,654 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 55,729 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 53,126 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 53,126 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 49,238 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 49,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Braking system leaking L S V (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 46,155 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 42,531 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 38,670 miles

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

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

n/s mirror

Fail 3 Dec 2013 38,670 miles

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

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

n/s mirror

Pass 7 Dec 2012 34,507 miles

n/s mirror

Fail 3 Dec 2012 34,507 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake warning light on

n/s mirror

Pass 5 Nov 2011 29,598 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 25,136 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 20,768 miles

slght rear low effort on service brake , requires further attention

Pass 19 Sep 2008 16,121 miles

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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YH55 LXU is a 2005 Citroen Relay in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YH55 LXU, 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 YH55 LXU registered?

YH55 LXU is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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