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BG54 YPE

2005 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

189,241 mi
Last recorded189,241 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 YPE
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 189,241 miles

unable to open rear doors

Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre edge ()

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

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

Nearside side door secured by metal lock (upper door slightly ajar)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre tread worn

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

Oil leak ()

airbox insecure

clutch pedal rubber missing

expansion bottle cap missing

Fail 13 Feb 2018 189,231 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre edge ()

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

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

Nearside side door secured by metal lock (upper door slightly ajar)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre tread worn

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

Oil leak ()

airbox insecure

clutch pedal rubber missing

expansion bottle cap missing

unable to open rear doors

Pass 13 Feb 2017 176,454 miles

air box insecure

clutch rubber missing

slight oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2017 176,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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 Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

air box insecure

clutch rubber missing

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2016 159,189 miles

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

air box insacure

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 7 Jan 2016 159,188 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal clutch rubber missing (3.3.A.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

air box insacure

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Jan 2015 151,676 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 141,288 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 129,934 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 129,934 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 119,494 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 102,308 miles

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

nearside rear/rear leaf spring bush has play

Fail 19 Jan 2010 80,565 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 19 Jan 2010 80,565 miles

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 21 Jan 2009 63,742 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 46,397 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 46,397 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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BG54 YPE is a 2005 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YPE, 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 YPE is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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