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YR55 SSU

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

186,555 mi
Last recorded186,555 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 SSU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 186,555 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 186,555 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed loading door (6.2.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 180,016 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 180,016 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 171,750 miles

Lower engine mounting to suspension bed perished and moving

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 162,035 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear leaf spring bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear outer sill damaged

Offside Front Outer tyre wall has deep cut

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush leaf spring bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear age cracks in tyre

Fail 29 Jan 2016 161,861 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear brake light out

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear leaf spring bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear outer sill damaged

Offside Front Outer tyre wall has deep cut

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush leaf spring bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear age cracks in tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2014 142,178 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 142,178 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 139,152 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front pads 5mm

Pass 25 Oct 2013 139,152 miles

front pads 5mm

Pass 30 Oct 2012 134,200 miles

nearside front seat belt retracts slowly

Fail 29 Oct 2012 134,193 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

nearside front seat belt retracts slowly

Pass 30 Dec 2011 129,688 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)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 121,497 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 121,473 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 115,929 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 110,551 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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YR55 SSU is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YR55 SSU, 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 YR55 SSU registered?

YR55 SSU is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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