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AX05 RAU

2005 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,601 mi
Last recorded133,601 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 RAU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2019 133,601 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wheel arch and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wheel arch and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering n/s and o/s/r rear panel near suspension mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2018 128,120 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 122,994 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 122,994 miles

Central Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 118,311 miles

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

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

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

exhaust support rubbers deteriorated

Fail 14 Mar 2016 118,311 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust support rubbers deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2015 108,659 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 96,263 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exshaust back box outter skin parting

Pass 6 Sep 2012 96,263 miles

exshaust back box outter skin parting

Pass 31 Aug 2011 147,958 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre rating different to others

spare tyre under inflated

Fail 19 Aug 2011 14,794 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre rating different to others

spare tyre under inflated

Pass 23 Apr 2010 119,183 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 May 2009 81,821 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 40,207 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 40,198 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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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AX05 RAU is a 2005 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AX05 RAU, 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 AX05 RAU registered?

AX05 RAU is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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