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BD05 BRZ

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,993 mi
Last recorded113,993 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 BRZ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2021 113,993 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached END OF ANTI ROLL BAR BROKEN OFF (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS RAIL IN WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear 16 YEARS OLD

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SEVERAL DEEP CUT IN TREAD AND WORN ON EDGES OF TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS RAIL HEAVILY CORRODED AND INNER WHEEL ARCH BY SUB FRAME MOUNTING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY PERISHED - ALSO 16 YEARS OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 113,763 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged - taped over at time of test

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also inside wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing quite heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both wiper blades parking slightly higher than designed to

centre exhaust silencer deteriorating

Fail 23 Jul 2020 113,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged - taped over at time of test

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also inside wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing quite heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both wiper blades parking slightly higher than designed to

centre exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 7 May 2019 112,817 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front TYRE WORN UNEVENLY - THIN ON EDGES

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SPLITTING IN TREAD AND ON SIDE WALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front chassis rails inside front wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

windscreen wipers parking slightly high on screen

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 25 May 2018 110,971 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear TYRE SPLITTING ON INSIDE EDGE OF TREAD

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 110,971 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear TYRE SPLITTING ON INSIDE EDGE OF TREAD

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 106,366 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

both rear tyres perishing and have stone cuts

Fail 20 Apr 2017 106,366 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

both rear tyres perishing and have stone cuts

Pass 27 Apr 2016 98,931 miles

both rear tyre's perishing

exhaust rubbers perishing

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

wipers do not park at bottom of windscreen but not affecting drivers view of road

Fail 27 Apr 2016 98,931 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both rear tyre's perishing

exhaust rubbers perishing

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

wipers do not park at bottom of windscreen but not affecting drivers view of road

Pass 29 Apr 2015 92,100 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 92,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 84,313 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 84,313 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 76,734 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 69,451 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 69,433 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 64,841 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 57,525 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 45,929 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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BD05 BRZ is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BD05 BRZ, 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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BD05 BRZ is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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