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BG54 WZF

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

117,502 mi
Last recorded117,502 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 WZF
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 117,502 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 112,668 miles

Exhaust system insecure several exhaust rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassi leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear pitted/rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule several front & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated several front & rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rackball end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle several places, inner & outer sills rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

clutch pipe rusty

several front & rear suspension components, exhaust system rusty

vehicle has been heavily under sealed

Pass 16 Apr 2019 112,652 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion to vehicle underside in several places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 112,635 miles

Brake cable damaged cable broken (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger(s) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out riggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering leg (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2018 110,861 miles

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

nearside parking brake slow coming on

slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer side wall

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle in several places

Fail 14 Dec 2017 110,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis and radiator support (6.1.B.2)

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

nearside rear parking brake slow coming on

slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle in several places

Pass 21 Dec 2016 108,295 miles

Offside Front outer sill has been repaired, suspect filler

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

both front brake backing plates deteriorated slightly

drivers door check strap missing

front radiator support deteriorated slightly

oil leak

under side of vehicle has been waxed oiled

Fail 15 Nov 2016 107,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill has holes (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill has holes (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear leaf spring mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill has holes (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear leaf spring mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both fronts split (8.2.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Both front brakes backing plates deteriorating slightly

Drivers door check strap missing

Front radiator support deteriorating slightly, holed.

Offside front outer sill has been repaired, suspect filler.

Oil leak ()

Underside of vehicle has been wax oiled

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Stone chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 102,885 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion in several places

Fail 17 Nov 2015 102,850 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill in several places (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill in several places (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust in poor condition but not blowing

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion in several places

Pass 14 Nov 2014 97,356 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 97,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 93,972 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 93,972 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 30 Jan 2013 80,229 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 61,587 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 50,419 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 37,056 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 28,737 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 23,607 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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BG54 WZF is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BG54 WZF, 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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BG54 WZF is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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