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B16 HJR

2005 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

135,442 mi
Last recorded135,442 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 HJR
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 135,442 miles

Airbag light on

Centre brake light lens broken

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 135,439 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Airbag light on

Centre brake light lens broken

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 104,068 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside mirror damaged but not seriously affecting view to rear

Fail 1 Mar 2011 104,068 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside mirror damaged but not seriously affecting view to rear

Pass 3 Feb 2010 77,009 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 76,998 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 60,375 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 60,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 4 Jan 2008 44,096 miles

slight damage to n/s door mirror

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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B16 HJR is a 2005 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 B16 HJR, 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 B16 HJR registered?

B16 HJR is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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