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YK55 VUO

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,016 mi
Last recorded117,016 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 VUO
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 117,016 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 112,681 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 112,681 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 108,740 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 108,624 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2014 99,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 21 Jul 2014 99,913 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Jul 2013 87,959 miles

all exhaust rubbers perrished/split/cable tied

brake pedal rubber split

clutch pedal rubber split

corrosion across brake pipes

corrosion across exhaust system/centre box

front coil springs corroded

nearside front inner and outer drive shaft boots/c.v perrished/split

nearside rear tyre perrished/cracked across sidewall and across tread

oil leaks from breather pipe/turbo and offside front off engine area

various small stone chips and scratches across screen

Fail 30 Jul 2013 87,959 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all exhaust rubbers perrished/split/cable tied

alternator/aux belt cracked/worn

brake pedal rubber split

clutch pedal rubber split

corrosion across brake pipes

corrosion across exhaust system/centre box

front coil springs corroded

nearside front inner and outer drive shaft boots/c.v perrished/split

nearside rear tyre perrished/cracked across sidewall and across tread

oil leaks from breather pipe/turbo and offside front off engine area

various small stone chips and scratches across screen

Fail 13 Aug 2012 75,328 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 75,328 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 50,837 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

surface corrosion to front discs

surface scratching to windscreen

Fail 21 Mar 2011 50,837 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

surface corrosion to front discs

surface scratching to windscreen

Fail 5 Aug 2010 50,837 miles

Nearside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

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

Advise Heavy surfae scratching to the top of the windscreen but smaller wiper blades have been fitted and is only just accceptable.

Advise O/S/F Strutt top bearing is slightly stiff.

Fail 10 Nov 2009 45,941 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 45,941 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 38,267 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/front tyre worn has 3mm tread

n/s/rear tyre worn has 3mm tread

Fail 7 Nov 2008 38,265 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s/front tyre worn has 3mm tread

n/s/rear tyre worn has 3mm tread

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 VUO is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YK55 VUO, 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 VUO is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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