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BG55 PFN

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests25 (12 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate48%

Mileage

105,768 mi
Last recorded105,768 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 PFN
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 13 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2022 105,768 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 105,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged to flexy (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 100,171 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2020 100,161 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Body component slightly loose Rear Both Sides Body Section Corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 96,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonnet hinge broken

Fail 27 Jun 2019 96,312 miles

Central Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Body pillar insecure (6.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Bonnet hinge broken

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jul 2018 88,480 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 88,480 miles

Nearside Front Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 85,365 miles

Nearside Front bonnet hinge broken

Fail 4 Jul 2017 85,361 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front bonnet hinge broken

Pass 29 Jun 2016 79,680 miles

nearside bonnet hinge broken

Fail 27 Jun 2016 79,675 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside bonnet hinge broken

Pass 1 Jul 2015 72,997 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 72,993 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 68,385 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 61,644 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 61,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 58,833 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 58,833 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 47,511 miles

o/s/f side repeater damaged.

x2 exhaust rubbers deteriorated.

Fail 8 Dec 2010 47,510 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

o/s/f side repeater damaged.

x2 exhaust rubbers deteriorated.

Pass 30 Sep 2009 44,551 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 44,544 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

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)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 33,070 miles

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

O/s/r brake binding very slightly

Waste pipe at O/S/R hanging down

Fail 15 Sep 2008 33,065 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

O/s/r brake binding very slightly

Waste pipe at O/S/R hanging down

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 PFN is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48%.

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 PFN, 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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BG55 PFN is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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