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YR55 VRT

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,851 mi
Last recorded106,851 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014 106,851 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 106,845 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 103,457 miles

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

advise both front top mounts getting tight in operation

Fail 20 Nov 2013 103,444 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

advise both front top mounts getting tight in operation

Pass 4 Oct 2012 100,231 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 100,231 miles

Nearside 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 Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 95,158 miles

alternator belt cracked / worn

bad oil leak from turbo (compressor outlet pipe)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 95,158 miles

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

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)

alternator belt cracked / worn

bad oil leak from turbo (compressor outlet pipe)

both front tyres in poor condition

Pass 29 Sep 2010 84,191 miles

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

nsf wiper blade smearing

Fail 29 Sep 2010 84,191 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

nsf wiper blade smearing

Pass 18 Sep 2009 62,651 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 62,651 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 48,246 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 48,244 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 VRT is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VRT, 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 VRT registered?

YR55 VRT is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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