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BJ05 XVZ

2005 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

93,324 mi
Last recorded93,324 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 XVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 93,324 miles

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

front cross member rusty

Pass 15 Mar 2022 87,232 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 15 Mar 2022 87,232 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 71,196 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 70,859 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lamp broken (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 48,546 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 35,648 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 23,227 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 21,768 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 19,501 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 17,415 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 17,411 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 15,561 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 10,999 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 9,670 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 7,367 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 XVZ is a 2005 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BJ05 XVZ, 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 BJ05 XVZ registered?

BJ05 XVZ is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 13 April 2005.

Is BJ05 XVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ05 XVZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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