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BF05 PWJ

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

79,176 mi
Last recorded79,176 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 79,176 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 79,176 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 79,173 miles

Front cross member corroded

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 79,173 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front cross member corroded

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing not checked due to brake binding

Pass 8 Nov 2019 77,757 miles

Front cross member corroded

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 77,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch / chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch / chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Front cross member corroded + offside front chassis

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 72,541 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Front crossmember corroded

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

Silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2017 68,280 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 68,280 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 65,036 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 65,036 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 57,842 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 49,762 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 39,934 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 31,081 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 26,176 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 25,171 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 23,584 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 16,804 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 PWJ 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 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PWJ, 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 PWJ registered?

BF05 PWJ is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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