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BF05 PWE

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,985 mi
Last recorded131,985 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 131,985 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 131,908 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/body (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 116,665 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 116,665 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

drivers seat base framework exposed.

headlamps not fully secure,temporary repairs apparent.

nearside sliding door poor,difficult to operate.

Fail 2 Apr 2014 101,114 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 101,114 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 84,453 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 84,453 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 78,854 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 70,114 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 70,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 60,625 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 49,727 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 37,023 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 PWE is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PWE, 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 PWE is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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