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YK55 UGW

2005 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

104,623 mi
Last recorded104,623 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 UGW
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 104,623 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 104,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bolt missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2025 104,104 miles

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 52,349 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes to underside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside covered in underseal

Fail 12 Feb 2024 103,728 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes to underside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside covered in underseal

Pass 10 Feb 2023 103,424 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hose ferrules slightly rusty (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 103,424 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail excess corrosion, where the radiator mounting bracket fastened to the (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all throughout the vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes throughout vehicle undersealed, (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 103,048 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2021 103,048 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced excess corrosion, under front wheel arch, behind suspension leg, ALL WELDS MUST BE FULLY SEAM WELDED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill / cab step excess corrosion , ALL WELDS MUST BE FULLY SEAM WELDED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt missing rear spring, rear hanger bracket, bolt head cut off, making unit insecure , (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced excess corrosion, on rear crossmember to the outer of the rear spring, rear hanger , ALL WELDS MUST BE FULLY SEAM WELDED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced excess corrosion, under front wheel arch behind suspension leg, ALL WELDS MUST BE FULLY SEAM WELDED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill / cab step excess corrosion, ALL WELDS MUST BE FULLY SEAM WELDED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill next to front jacking point excess corrosion, ALL WELDS MUST BE FULLY SEAM WELDED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt missing rear spring, rear hanger bracket, bolt head cut off making unit insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced excess corrosion, to the outer of the rear spring, rear hanger, approx 600mm square area , ALL WELDS MUST BE FULLY WELDED, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear chassis crossmember excess corrosion, 1st cross member back from rear spring , front hanger at the outer edge on the cross member, ALL WELDS MUST BE FULLY SEAM WELDED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 101,613 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2019 101,058 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both sides- floor section corroded- not structual

brake pipes greased

chipped windscreen

floor section repaired- sounds hollow

Pass 8 Jun 2018 99,661 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 99,604 miles

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 94,900 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 89,786 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 89,684 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 85,593 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 82,378 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 79,229 miles

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

near side rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 19 Apr 2012 75,840 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 72,575 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 70,273 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 66,534 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 66,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 64,604 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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YK55 UGW is a 2005 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YK55 UGW, 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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YK55 UGW is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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