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BG05 ONM

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

176,464 mi
Last recorded176,464 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 176,464 miles

front chasiss corroded

front subframe corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2021 171,458 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 167,212 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 166,424 miles

Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded At load sensing valve area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded At brake pipe and flex attachment area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength At subframe attachment (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front leaf spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Brake pipe and flexi attachment area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength At subframe attachment (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength In wheel arch in two places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front leaf spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear leaf spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking At steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/70/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 156,362 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 156,362 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 143,525 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 143,525 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 136,327 miles

exhaust corroded

under chassis corroded various places

Fail 9 Oct 2015 136,327 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides front under wheel arches two places (2.4.A.3)

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

exhaust corroded

under chassis corroded various places

Pass 13 Oct 2014 132,596 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

n/s/f under wheel arch corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2014 132,596 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f under wheel arch corroded

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

front brake discs are worn and corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2013 123,334 miles

front brake discs are corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2013 123,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake discs are corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2012 110,786 miles

exhaust system is corroded

front discs are worn

o/s rear tyre is wearing uneven on tread

underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Pass 12 Oct 2011 98,437 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs are corroded and worn

Fail 12 Oct 2011 98,437 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs are corroded and worn

spare tyre ex worn

Pass 13 Oct 2010 86,359 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs are worn and pitted

Fail 11 Oct 2010 86,254 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs are worn and pitted

Pass 13 Oct 2009 76,252 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 76,136 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2009 76,136 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 May 2008 55,736 miles

advise wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 4 May 2005 15 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 ONM is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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