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BG55 MRV

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,639 mi
Last recorded88,639 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 MRV
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 88,639 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25 percent (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush on border (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output on border (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 83,480 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 83,480 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 74,850 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 57,807 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake and clutch pedal antislip pads slightly worn

several exhaust rubber mountings perished, still supporting exhaust

Fail 27 Jun 2014 57,807 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

brake and clutch pedal antislip pads slightly worn

several exhaust rubber mountings perished, still supporting exhaust

Pass 28 May 2013 43,874 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 31,800 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low

Fail 7 Jul 2011 27,920 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 27,920 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 25,000 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 22,034 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 22,034 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 17,665 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 17,664 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 MRV is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MRV, 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 MRV registered?

BG55 MRV is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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