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BJ05 DVL

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

162,682 mi
Last recorded162,682 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 DVL
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 162,682 miles

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

under vehicle tatty under side heavily undersealed

Pass 5 Dec 2022 160,662 miles

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

under vehicle tatty

Fail 28 Nov 2022 160,659 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch x 4 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

under vehicle tatty

Pass 30 Nov 2021 159,149 miles

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

underside of vechicle heavily undersealed

Fail 29 Nov 2021 159,144 miles

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

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

underside of vechicle heavily undersealed

Pass 7 Dec 2020 157,477 miles

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

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

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

under vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 30 Nov 2020 157,472 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

under vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 11 May 2019 155,717 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 155,716 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 152,181 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 151,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch x 2 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

nearside and offside inner and outer sills central to the vehicle excessively corroded but not in any prescribed areas

Pass 19 May 2017 142,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perrished

Nearside sill corroded x3 not in prescribed area

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

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

Offside sill corroded x2 but not in prescribed area

Fail 18 May 2017 142,368 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill x2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perrished

Nearside sill corroded x3 not in prescribed area

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

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

Offside sill corroded x2 but not in prescribed area

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 135,124 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 135,099 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 131,073 miles

both sides front inner wheel arches becomming weak with corrosion

o/s/f tyre very close to limit

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 8 May 2014 128,398 miles

front and rear brake pads look to be getting low

n/s inner drive shaft gaiter has a split

Fail 30 Apr 2014 128,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front and rear brake pads look to be getting low

n/s inner drive shaft gaiter has a split

Pass 25 Apr 2013 124,999 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 124,974 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 117,789 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 117,789 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 106,155 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 106,154 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 88,039 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 88,039 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 68,464 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 May 2008 48,556 miles

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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BJ05 DVL is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 BJ05 DVL, 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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BJ05 DVL is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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