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BG55 HXB

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,654 mi
Last recorded144,654 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 HXB
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 144,654 miles

Damage to side entry door

Exhaust rubber mounts in poor condition

Various oil leaks around engine

Fail 17 Aug 2011 144,650 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Damage to side entry door

Exhaust rubber mounts in poor condition

Various oil leaks around engine

Pass 20 Aug 2010 111,308 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 111,308 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

ADVISE PLAY IN O/S/F BOTTOM BALL JOINT

advise n/s/r +o/s/r leaf spring shackle bushes perished +getting weak

Pass 21 Aug 2009 81,938 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 53,509 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 53,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BG55 HXB is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BG55 HXB, 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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What year was BG55 HXB registered?

BG55 HXB is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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