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BD55 NBN

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,386 mi
Last recorded120,386 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 NBN
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 120,386 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on the inner edge.

Offside front wheel binding slightly.

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 119,833 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 106,214 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 104,858 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 104,849 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Underarch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Nearside rear sill + Nearside inner sill x 2 places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 102,740 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 102,737 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Fail 7 Feb 2018 96,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 91,231 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 91,230 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 77,731 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

inner sills corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2015 75,102 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 70,533 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 70,526 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 66,323 miles

all exhaust rubbers splitting

frt discs starting to pit

slight bind on n/s rear wheel

weep on steering rack area

Pass 5 Jan 2012 63,396 miles

Nearside 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 24 Sep 2010 61,529 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 61,529 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 55,742 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 55,742 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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BD55 NBN is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc 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 BD55 NBN, 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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BD55 NBN is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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