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BF05 NUW

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

116,703 mi
Last recorded116,703 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 NUW
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 116,703 miles

Front flange bolt missing but exhaust still secure

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face slightly worn/scored (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear exhaust rubber mount missing but exhaust still secure

Spare tyre defective missing from carrier ()

slight travel on foot brake

Fail 16 Mar 2017 116,700 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s torn (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front flange bolt missing but exhaust still secure

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face slightly worn/scored (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear exhaust rubber mount missing but exhaust still secure

Spare tyre defective missing from carrier ()

slight travel on foot brake

Pass 15 Mar 2016 114,337 miles

engine management light on

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

Nearside Front evidence of possible fuel leak(filler neck area?)

Nearside Rear nails in tyre tread x2

Offside Front Inner slight cuts in tyre wall

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

Rear exhaust rubber mounting missing

bolt missing from exhaust front flange

Fail 14 Mar 2016 114,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed wearing unevenly (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front evidence of possible fuel leak(filler neck area?)

Nearside Rear nails in tyre tread x2

Offside Front Inner slight cuts in tyre wall

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

Rear exhaust rubber mounting missing

bolt missing from exhaust front flange

engine management light on

Pass 6 Mar 2015 110,766 miles

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

n/s wing mirror damaged

Pass 3 Mar 2014 108,099 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SURFACE CORRODED

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

Front bumper insecure

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

N/S & O/S LEAF SPRING MOUNTINGS HAS SIGNS OF CORROSION

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 108,082 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 108,174 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside front strut upper bearing stiff

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 80,354 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 80,354 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 58,770 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 45,008 miles

fuel smell under bonnet - no fault found

offside front wheel rim damaged

offside headlamp mount damaged

Fail 11 Feb 2010 45,008 miles

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

fuel smell under bonnet - no fault found

offside front wheel rim damaged

offside headlamp mount damaged

Fail 24 Feb 2009 34,015 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 34,015 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 28,467 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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BF05 NUW is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BF05 NUW, 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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BF05 NUW is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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