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YR05 MFE

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

150,315 mi
Last recorded150,315 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 MFE
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 150,315 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 145,089 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 145,017 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 138,185 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 131,409 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 118,465 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing slight noise

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 104,696 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 104,435 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 89,702 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 85,749 miles

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

Fail 23 Aug 2012 82,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 82,027 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 78,605 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 78,591 miles

Nearside Front Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 75,235 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 71,959 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 71,959 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 66,053 miles

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

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

Slight bind on nearside rear brake.

Fail 8 Mar 2008 65,981 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Slight bind on nearside rear brake.

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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YR05 MFE is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YR05 MFE, 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 YR05 MFE registered?

YR05 MFE is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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