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YL05 HSO

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,111 mi
Last recorded98,111 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL05 HSO
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2013 98,111 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 98,104 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 88,450 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 80,680 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 80,680 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 157,852 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 134,789 miles

Oil leak

belt gaurd insecure

drive shaft mounting loose

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Aug 2009 89,356 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 89,356 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover wrinkled up and twisted

n/s/f tyre is on 3.0mm

slight play in both n/s and o/sfront anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 20 Aug 2008 64,118 miles

airbag light on dash

all discs slightly worn

Fail 12 Aug 2008 64,118 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

airbag light on dash

all discs slightly worn

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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YL05 HSO is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 YL05 HSO, 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 YL05 HSO registered?

YL05 HSO is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 24 August 2005.

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