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BG05 ONH

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

133,243 mi
Last recorded133,243 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 ONH
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 133,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted and rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 115,706 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

centre driveshaft mounting bolts insecure

Fail 10 May 2018 115,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake performance not tested brake pedal very spongy and excess travel (3.7.A.1)

Central Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

centre driveshaft mounting bolts insecure

Pass 16 Oct 2017 102,897 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 97,798 miles

general underbody corrosion especially to rear

Fail 29 Sep 2016 97,791 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light high level lens broken (1.2.1e)

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

general underbody corrosion especially to rear

Pass 23 Nov 2015 88,883 miles

Both front tyre show damage to outer sidewalls

Fail 19 Nov 2015 88,880 miles

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

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 rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light Centre brake light shows white light (1.2.1e)

Both front tyre show damage to outer sidewalls

Pass 7 Jun 2014 75,900 miles

offside rear tyre wearing uneven

washer jets poor

Pass 11 Jun 2013 65,260 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 65,260 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

noise from nearside front wheel bearing

wipers poor

Pass 11 Jun 2012 48,593 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 39,441 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 32,972 miles

engine slight smoky under acceleration

Pass 1 May 2009 27,216 miles

oil level very low

Pass 1 May 2008 21,369 miles
Pass 4 May 2005 14 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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BG05 ONH is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BG05 ONH, 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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BG05 ONH is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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