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BG05 XUY

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,525 mi
Last recorded131,525 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 XUY
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 131,525 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 131,419 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Front crossmember corroded

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 128,675 miles

Nearside inner and outer sill corroded and holed, outside of a prescribed area

Offside Front chassis leg corroded

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

front cross-member corroded and holed.

Fail 22 Feb 2018 128,657 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Front crossmember corroded

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Offside Front chassis corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2016 127,969 miles

Cambelt cover missing on engine.

Front crossmember corroded under radiator mounting.

Hole in divers seat base bolster.

Offside and nearside rear bump stops starting to deteriorate.

Offside front chassis leg starting to corrode just above brake pipe on inner wing.

Rear crossmember generally corroded.

Fail 4 May 2016 127,944 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer 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 Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

both front indicators going white

drivers seatbelt freyed slightly

under van corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2014 126,217 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 126,216 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 120,395 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2013 120,395 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2012 107,423 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 94,538 miles

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

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 May 2010 83,205 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 28 May 2009 61,170 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 May 2009 61,170 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2008 41,612 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front wheel bearing noisy

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 XUY is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 XUY, 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 XUY is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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