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YT55 RZS

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

153,774 mi
Last recorded153,774 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 RZS
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 153,774 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion around offside engine mounting but not excessive at time of test

exhaust system corroding but secure at time of test

Pass 30 May 2018 142,600 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 142,600 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 133,118 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system corroded and has a tiny blow but is solid and secure at time of test. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged flat rubbed on side. no cords showing . suspect old damage (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt has some rubber glue on boot mount but is dry at time of test and secure. (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack damaged but serviceable rack arm joint has some play and knocks but is not excessive at time of test. (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) front bush has some movement but is secure at present. (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Inner Steering rack damaged but serviceable rack arm joint has play and knocks but is not excessive at time of test. (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front tyre has various cuts in tread but none showing cords at time of test.

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member corroding but not holed at present. (2.4.A.3)

steering colomb universal joint dust cover boot split and perished. joint in good condition.

Pass 2 Jun 2016 121,733 miles

Centre Front cross member corroding lightly. solid and secure at time of test.

Centre Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated but solid and secure at time of test.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged has a flat rubbed on the wall. no cords showing at time of test. (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight rumble but no excessive roughness at time of test.

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member light corrosion but ok at time of test. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive light corrosion but ok at time of test. (2.4.A.3)

front wipers lightly smearing. ok at time of test.

smoke tester could not detect a blip after 3 attempts .

Fail 1 Jun 2016 121,730 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Front cross member corroding lightly. solid and secure at time of test.

Centre Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated but solid and secure at time of test.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged has a flat rubbed on the wall. no cords showing at time of test. (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight rumble but no excessive roughness at time of test.

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member light corrosion but ok at time of test. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive light corrosion but ok at time of test. (2.4.A.3)

front wipers lightly smearing. ok at time of test.

smoke tester could not detect a blip after 3 attempts .

Pass 8 Jun 2015 108,514 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Jun 2014 98,222 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 98,222 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 86,743 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 86,743 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 76,255 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 76,255 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 69,192 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Sep 2010 57,529 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 6 Sep 2010 57,521 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Sep 2009 43,912 miles

o/s/r wheel slight bind

wipers

Pass 10 Sep 2008 35,469 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 35,466 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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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YT55 RZS is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 YT55 RZS, 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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YT55 RZS is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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