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BF05 UMC

2005 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,739 mi
Last recorded88,739 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 UMC
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 88,739 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 88,206 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 88,178 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 85,957 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 69,680 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 69,680 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 54,421 miles

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

clutch worn

n/s/f brake warning wire broken

Fail 23 Feb 2012 54,415 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

clutch worn

n/s/f brake warning wire broken

Pass 26 Mar 2011 34,251 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 28,327 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 28,327 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 21,753 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 21,753 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 16,092 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 16,010 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 UMC is a 2005 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UMC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF05 UMC registered?

BF05 UMC is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is BF05 UMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 UMC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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