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BG05 SZJ

2005 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

154,398 mi
Last recorded154,398 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 SZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 154,398 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 154,398 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner flitch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner flitch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 146,577 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Jul 2016 146,540 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2015 138,527 miles

boost hoses leaking

cooling fans siezed

engine oil leak

n/s mirror glass cracked

Fail 31 Jul 2015 138,527 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

boost hoses leaking

cooling fans siezed

engine oil leak

n/s mirror glass cracked

n/s wiper blade wrong size

n/s/f bumper insecure

o/s wiper blade split

screen washers not aimed at windscreen

spare wheel missing

Pass 2 Aug 2014 125,413 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust rear box outter skin is rusting

Pass 31 Jul 2013 109,448 miles

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

front brake pad linins low

gears difficult too engage

n/s rear light lens damaged

non obligatory panoramic mirror damaged

Fail 24 Jul 2013 109,209 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pad linins low

gears difficult too engage

n/s rear light lens damaged

non obligatory panoramic mirror damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2012 96,560 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 96,560 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 91,209 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 91,209 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2010 78,917 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 78,917 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 May 2009 62,775 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 May 2009 62,775 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 May 2008 45,729 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 45,729 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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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BG05 SZJ is a 2005 Citroen Relay in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 SZJ, 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 SZJ is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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