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YP55 VGC

2005 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

134,758 mi
Last recorded134,758 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 VGC
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2022 134,758 miles

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

Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 128,547 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

corrosion to underbody and suspension, some areas weak

Pass 12 Dec 2020 124,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

corrosion to under body and suspension some areas weak

Pass 28 Dec 2019 119,633 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 112,614 miles

Corrosion to underbody and suspension

Front cross member corroded

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 108,821 miles

Corrosion to under body and suspension

Front cross member corroded

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

Fail 16 Dec 2017 108,795 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Corrosion to under body and suspension

Front cross member corroded

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 105,914 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under body and around suspension corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2015 101,807 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 96,570 miles

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

front number plate cracked

rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Dec 2013 89,313 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion to underbody and suspension

Fail 23 Dec 2013 89,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion to underbody and suspension

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 83,584 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front and rear tyres perished and scrubbed on outer sidewalls

Pass 28 Dec 2011 75,211 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 68,317 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 58,827 miles

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

offside door mirror glass cracked but still can be used

Pass 9 Dec 2008 43,252 miles

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

piece missing off o/s mirror glass but still useable

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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YP55 VGC is a 2005 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YP55 VGC, 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 YP55 VGC registered?

YP55 VGC is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 24 December 2005.

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