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YR05 UMY

2005 Citroen Relay

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

146,555 mi
Last recorded146,555 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 UMY
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020 146,555 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (excluding n/s/r) have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

General underside of vehicle heavily corroded

N/S + O/S front inner wheel arches excessively corroded/holed but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2020 146,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (excluding n/s/r) have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

General underside of vehicle heavily corroded

N/S + O/S front inner wheel arches excessively corroded/holed but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 139,945 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner wheel arches excessively corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 139,936 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger mountain (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system abs pump (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner wheel arches excessively corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 131,974 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front inner wheel arch's corroded

both inner sills corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2018 131,974 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front inner wheel arch's corroded

both inner sills corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2017 116,606 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 116,606 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut turret (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut turret (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven nearside slow (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 105,705 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of leaf spring (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis legs from subframe to radiator mounting bracket on o/s and n/s (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring hanger areas on o/s and n/s (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 105,705 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer jacking points o/s and n/s front (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of leaf spring (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis legs from subframe to radiator mounting bracket on o/s and n/s (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring hanger areas on o/s and n/s (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 91,976 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 89,490 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 89,490 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 83,448 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 79,890 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 74,729 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

dampness on offside front shock absorber

Fail 27 Mar 2012 74,729 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

dampness on offside front shock absorber

Pass 18 Mar 2011 66,615 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 58,065 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 46,491 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 46,346 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 42,223 miles

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 UMY is a 2005 Citroen Relay in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 YR05 UMY, 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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YR05 UMY is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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