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AP05 PYL

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,167 mi
Last recorded114,167 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 PYL
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 114,167 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion Crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 108,697 miles

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

inner rack ends worn

Pass 25 Oct 2014 108,567 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 105,635 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 105,635 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 98,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 98,992 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 97,664 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 97,664 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 88,539 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 88,539 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 82,273 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 60,557 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Sep 2008 60,557 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AP05 PYL 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 64.3%.

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 AP05 PYL, 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 AP05 PYL registered?

AP05 PYL is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 26 August 2005.

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