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YP05 DCY

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

225,266 mi
Last recorded225,266 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 DCY
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 225,266 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general under-body corrosion welded in various places and heavily undersealed

Pass 18 Jan 2020 201,934 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 181,213 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 181,288 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Position lamp showing white light to the rear cracked lens (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

near side central inner sill

near side front brake hose insecure

Pass 4 May 2017 165,642 miles

exhaust middle box corroding

slight play in nsf track rod end joint

Fail 2 May 2017 165,640 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

exhaust middle box corroding

slight play in nsf track rod end joint

Pass 21 Apr 2016 154,957 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak from engine

Pass 19 Feb 2015 146,868 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2015 146,868 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2014 139,117 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

brake pedal antislip rubber wearing thin, but still secure and functional

clutch pedal antislip rubber missing

oil leak, turbo area

Fail 17 Feb 2014 139,117 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

brake pedal antislip rubber wearing thin, but still secure and functional

clutch pedal antislip rubber missing

oil leak, turbo area

Pass 18 Feb 2013 126,725 miles

NSF strut top bearing/mounting noisy

OSR light lens slightly damaged

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

Fail 12 Feb 2013 126,582 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

NSF strut top bearing/mounting noisy

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

OSR light lens slightly damaged

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 115,993 miles

oil leak from engine

osr light lens cracked but not shopwing white light

rear tyres deteriating

Fail 27 Feb 2012 115,993 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

oil leak from engine

osr light lens cracked but not shopwing white light

rear tyres deteriating

Fail 17 Feb 2012 115,642 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

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

rear tyres badly agecracked

Pass 16 Feb 2011 104,046 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both rear tyre sidewalls perishing

wipers not "parking" in correct position

Fail 16 Feb 2011 104,046 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both rear tyre sidewalls perishing

runout on front brakes

wipers not "parking" in correct position

Pass 19 Feb 2010 92,259 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front brakes 23% out of balance

n/s/f tyre sidewall scuffed

rear tyres badly agecracked

slight damage on o/s/r lamp

Fail 16 Feb 2010 92,146 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/f tyre sidewall scuffed

rear tyres badly agecracked

slight damage on o/s/r lamp

Pass 20 Feb 2009 79,730 miles

exhaust rubbers splitting

o/s/r tyre agecracked

slight corrosion on discs

Fail 16 Feb 2009 79,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

exhaust rubbers splitting

lower reading on o/s/r brake

o/s/r tyre agecracked

slight corrosion on discs

Pass 19 Feb 2008 66,739 miles

exhaust rubbers splitting

rear tyre sidewalls agecracked

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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YP05 DCY is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 YP05 DCY, 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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YP05 DCY is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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