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BJ05 WFL

2005 Citroen Relay

Black Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

171,761 mi
Last recorded171,761 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 WFL
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 171,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Sill panel repaired area heavily undersealed

Fail 24 Oct 2018 171,750 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill panel holed as indicated with chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill panel holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Sill panel repaired area heavily undersealed

Pass 3 Oct 2017 166,482 miles

corr holed at n/s inner sill

Fail 2 Oct 2017 166,475 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corr holed at n/s inner sill

Pass 14 Oct 2016 155,402 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides around the rear leaf spring mountings (2.4.A.3)

corrosion through out underside of vehicle

nearside inner sill corroded under side loading door

seats in the rear of the vehicle but not fitted at time of test

Fail 4 Oct 2016 155,140 miles

All position lamps not working ignition switched off (1.1.A.3b)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not checked (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake application uneven 39 % uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides around the rear leaf spring mountings (2.4.A.3)

corrosion through out underside of vehicle

nearside inner sill corroded under side loading door

seats in the rear of the vehicle but not fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Jul 2015 143,466 miles

Rear shock absorber covers corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2015 143,458 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear shock absorber covers corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2014 143,231 miles

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Rear shock absorber covers corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2014 143,218 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Rear shock absorber covers corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2014 143,206 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Rear shock absorber covers corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2013 140,827 miles

ECU warning light on

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front constant velocity gaiter repaired with sealant

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Oil leak

Rear shock absorber covers corroded

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 23 Jul 2013 140,815 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

ECU warning light on

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front constant velocity gaiter repaired with sealant

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Oil leak

Rear shock absorber covers corroded

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 4 Jul 2013 140,802 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

ECU warning light on

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake slightly binding

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear shock absorber covers corroded

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 30 May 2012 136,171 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 May 2011 129,066 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 118,013 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 118,008 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 107,408 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 107,397 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 97,230 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 97,219 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 WFL is a 2005 Citroen Relay in Black with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WFL, 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 WFL is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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