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Citroën Relay

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,800 cc

LX55 ABUMOT history

LX55 ABU is a silver diesel Citroën Relay first used on 28 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 13 Sept 2018 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 118,740 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2023.

LX55 ABU silver Citroen Relay – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Sept 2018
Mileage
118,740 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2023
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,658 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 ABU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Relay
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,800 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Sept 2018
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LX55 ABU was last recorded at 118,740 miles on 21 Apr 2023, 503 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,237 miles · 3 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
503 miles
Average per year
6,658 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 118,740 miles
  • 2021 – 118,237 miles
  • 2017 – 114,171 miles
  • 2016 – 108,669 miles
  • 2015 – 99,509 miles
  • 2014 – 89,393 miles
  • 2013 – 77,743 miles
  • 2012 – 67,594 miles
  • 2011 – 57,504 miles
  • 2010 – 49,272 miles
  • 2009 – 40,195 miles
  • 2008 – 30,775 miles
  • 2007 – 20,170 miles
  • 2006 – 9,180 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail118,740 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill , inner arch (near jacking point) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Whole central inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Central (step mounting area) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced entire inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill , inner arch (near jacking point) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill to central sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water in headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced passenger door (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear step and mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced entire inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail118,740 miles (+503)11 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,740 miles
    Test number
    488994680538
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill , inner arch (near jacking point) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Whole central inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Central (step mounting area) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced entire inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill , inner arch (near jacking point) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill to central sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water in headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced passenger door (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear step and mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced entire inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail118,237 miles (+4,066)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,237 miles
    Test number
    357158531662
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass114,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    114,171 miles
    Test number
    785424986346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail114,171 miles (+5,502)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,171 miles
    Test number
    553405514837
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  5. Pass108,669 miles (+9,160)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    108,669 miles
    Test number
    192877217118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  6. Fail99,509 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,509 miles
    Test number
    527513615245
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  7. Pass99,509 miles (+10,116)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    99,509 miles
    Test number
    566463515218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass89,393 miles (+169)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    89,393 miles
    Test number
    325723334237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  9. Fail89,224 miles (+11,481)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,224 miles
    Test number
    255308324240
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  10. Pass77,743 miles (+10,149)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    77,743 miles
    Test number
    539666323232
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass67,594 miles (+10,090)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    67,594 miles
    Test number
    429586612283
    • NoteOnly ten seats fitted at time of test

  12. Pass57,504 miles (+241)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    57,504 miles
    Test number
    369468921400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail57,263 miles (+7,991)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,263 miles
    Test number
    885451021226
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass49,272 miles (+77)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    49,272 miles
    Test number
    843969500349
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

  15. Fail49,195 miles (+9,000)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,195 miles
    Test number
    454516100367
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

  16. Pass40,195 miles (+9,420)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    40,195 miles
    Test number
    633857009315
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

  17. Pass30,775 miles (+102)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    30,775 miles
    Test number
    594427718395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail30,673 miles (+10,503)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,673 miles
    Test number
    940542708344
    • FailureDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.5.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSpeed limiter not fitted (6.9.3)

  19. Pass20,170 miles (+10,990)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    20,170 miles
    Test number
    793543707364
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass9,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    9,180 miles
    Test number
    444580116494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail9,180 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,180 miles
    Test number
    583540016396
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Questions about LX55 ABU

Does LX55 ABU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX55 ABU expired on 13 Sept 2018, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX55 ABU?
The MOT on LX55 ABU expired on 13 Sept 2018. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX55 ABU done?
LX55 ABU was recorded at 118,740 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2023, an average of 6,658 miles a year.
Has LX55 ABU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 ABU has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LX55 ABU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LX55 ABU find?
LX55 ABU failed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2023 with 11 major defects and 12 advisories: nearside front integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill , inner arch (near jacking point); nearside inner integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step mounting; nearside integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced whole central inner sill, and 20 more.

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