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BG55 KGZ

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,671 mi
Last recorded131,671 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 KGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 131,671 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear rear doors sticking mechanism

Rear upper stop lamp lens deteriorated

underbody muddy / corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2023 129,471 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively all (1.2.1 (f))

general underbody corrosion

welding repairs have been coated with stone chip

Fail 9 Feb 2023 129,011 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively all (1.2.1 (f))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2022 127,400 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL AND CROSSMEMBER (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 127,396 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL AND CROSSMEMBER (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 124,857 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 122,648 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 116,120 miles

Engine oil leak

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 116,308 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 111,143 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 103,782 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 695,466 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 79,972 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 78,416 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 69,482 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 58,602 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 45,894 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 45,894 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 33,688 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 33,688 miles

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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BG55 KGZ is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KGZ, 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 KGZ registered?

BG55 KGZ is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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