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BF05 NVA

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

210,347 mi
Last recorded210,347 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 210,347 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 210,347 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 209,552 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 200,888 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 200,863 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 200,852 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 183,449 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 183,449 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 156,610 miles

'Knock' from front - no fault found

nearside rear lamp lense damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2008 116,938 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 NVA is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 BF05 NVA, 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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What year was BF05 NVA registered?

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

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