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BL05 KKW

2005 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

173,930 mi
Last recorded173,930 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 KKW
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2019 173,930 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted corner has sharp edge (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded central cross member holed near load sensor valve (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible lower shackle bolt/nut loose (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front bumper damaged/ broken

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

Offside Rear cross member rusty and holed outside prescribed area

Offside Rear lamp cluster damaged

Offside Rear out rig damaged/twisted

Offside headlight damaged, loose slight aim slightly low

Pass 8 Mar 2018 168,723 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing cover rusted (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 168,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported on axle (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x 2 inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing cover rusted (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 160,000 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance slight lens damage (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 159,984 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance slight lens damage (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 134,098 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 105,234 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 104,709 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 79,880 miles

Exhaust mountings deteriorated but system still supported

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 79,880 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Accident damage to front which may affect headlamp aim on retest

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

Exhaust mountings deteriorated but system still supported

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 66,138 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 26 Jul 2012 63,129 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 63,129 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 56,993 miles

Nsr light cluster broken but not showing white light

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 43,726 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

off side rear brake slightly reduced efficency

Fail 29 Jul 2010 43,725 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

off side rear brake slightly reduced efficency

Pass 17 Jul 2009 33,678 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 33,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 25,755 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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BL05 KKW is a 2005 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BL05 KKW, 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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BL05 KKW is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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