MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,204 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NSF nd OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive has all over corrosion to floor pan,subframes and inner wing areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Towbar area corroded
underside hevaily coated with rustproofing., including all brake pipes, subframe, floor pan, suspension areas and welded repairs
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NSF nd OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive has all over corrosion to floor pan,subframes and inner wing areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Towbar area corroded
underside hevaily coated with rustproofing., including all brake pipes, subframe, floor pan, suspension areas and welded repairs
exhaust leaking at front.
o/s and n/s front inner wings corroded.
o/s front shock leaking oil.
o/s rear shock leaking
under body corroded.
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.A.1)
all brake pipes covered in grease
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box section (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point x2 (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leg (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sus mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.A.1)
all brake pipes covered in grease
underbody and brake pipes heavily undersealed
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front brakes uneven
underbody and brake pipes heavily undersealed
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all rear anchor and shackle spring brackets slight corrosion
o/s/f tyre cut in tread but not to cords
slight corrosion to o/s/f chassis
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all rear anchor and shackle spring brackets slight corrosion
o/s/f tyre cut in tread but not to cords
slight corrosion to o/s/f chassis
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oil leak
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Oil leak
A lot of travel on handbrake but has some reserve travel.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
all rubber exhaust mountings deteriorated
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
all rubber exhaust mountings deteriorated
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BF05 NVE is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 NVE, 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 NVE is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 9 March 2005.
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