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BA05 FUN

2005 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

153,379 mi
Last recorded153,379 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA05 FUN
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 153,379 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes painted (1.1.11 (c))

heavily undersealed

Fail 11 Jun 2021 153,376 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank leaking filer neck pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively damaged (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak bad radiator leak ()

Pass 10 Jul 2020 152,507 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

age related corrosion

Fail 5 Jun 2020 152,489 miles

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning possible pump or rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 150,865 miles

hole in n/s sill

power steering belt slipping

Fail 6 Jun 2019 150,865 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

hole in n/s sill

power steering belt slipping

Pass 25 May 2018 148,130 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cable slightly fraid (1.1.15 (a))

Front brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2018 148,130 miles

Exhaust system insecure 4 mountings split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Towbar safety device not operating correctly r clip missing (6.1.6 (d))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cable slightly fraid (1.1.15 (a))

Front brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2017 145,129 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 145,129 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 141,749 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play trackrod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear nail in tyre tread

Fail 17 May 2016 141,749 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play trackrod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear nail in tyre tread

Pass 16 May 2015 138,623 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 138,618 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 136,453 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2013 131,604 miles

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 131,604 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2012 116,423 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 115,473 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 115,473 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 104,418 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 84,669 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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BA05 FUN is a 2005 Citroen Relay in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BA05 FUN, 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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BA05 FUN is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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