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BD55 RZF

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

186,513 mi
Last recorded186,513 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 186,513 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 186,512 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 178,066 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 178,063 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion to various none perscribed areas

Pass 2 Dec 2017 167,289 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner arches (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion to various non prescribed areas

Fail 1 Dec 2017 167,277 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner arches (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion to various non prescribed areas

Pass 14 Dec 2016 155,923 miles

o/s n/s sill backs corroded non prescribed area

Fail 13 Dec 2016 155,920 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases egr pipe (7.1.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s n/s sill backs corroded non prescribed area

Pass 10 Dec 2015 140,660 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 140,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 69,201 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 69,201 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 116,845 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 105,178 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 105,173 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/f inner arch cover insecure

Pass 27 Sep 2011 95,866 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 83,771 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 83,764 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 76,653 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2008 63,693 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 RZF 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 RZF, 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 RZF is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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