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AK05 GFE

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

112,994 mi
Last recorded112,994 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 GFE
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 10 May 2023 112,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2022 112,565 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2022 112,553 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 111,547 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 109,679 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 108,030 miles

Central exhaust box rusty

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

all exhaust rubber mountings poor

clutch pipe coroded

Fail 26 Apr 2018 108,014 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central exhaust box corroded

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all exhaust rubber mounts poor

clutch pipe corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2017 106,806 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 106,799 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 104,816 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 104,793 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 101,835 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 101,827 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2013 99,974 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 99,276 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 99,268 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 98,300 miles

nearside rear brake pipe slightly damaged

Fail 15 Sep 2011 98,300 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

nearside rear brake pipe slightly damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2010 97,765 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2010 97,755 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 89,790 miles

rear service brake reading slightly low

Fail 1 Aug 2009 89,790 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 140,239 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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AK05 GFE is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 AK05 GFE, 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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AK05 GFE is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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