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BD05 FAA

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

154,168 mi
Last recorded154,168 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 FAA
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 154,168 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 148,823 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

dry in places advise to wax oil

Pass 12 Feb 2018 210,826 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear cross member (2.4.A.3)

corrosion on n/s and o/s front floor panels

corrosion on n/s rear inner and outer sills

Fail 7 Feb 2018 121,703 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear cross member (2.4.A.3)

corrosion on n/s and o/s front floor panels

corrosion on n/s rear inner and outer sills

Pass 8 Feb 2017 111,562 miles

corrosion on o/s front inner wing

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 19 Feb 2016 102,488 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion on o/s front inner wing

Pass 27 Feb 2015 94,323 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 87,743 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

both rear tyres are cracked and perished

Pass 31 Aug 2012 81,669 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and worn on side walls 215/75R16C

Exhaust system corroded and coming apart

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 81,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both rear tyres cracked and worn on side walls 215/75R16C

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system corroded and coming apart

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 72,668 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 72,668 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 62,195 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 62,194 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2009 40,155 miles

wipers smearing slightly front discs corroded and worn surface corrosion to exhaust front tyres worn on edges rear brake slightly worn

Fail 2 Mar 2009 40,155 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

wipers smearing slightly front discs corroded and worn surface corrosion to exhaust front tyres worn on edges rear brake slightly worn

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 FAA is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FAA, 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 FAA is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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