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BL05 KLU

2005 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

203,798 mi
Last recorded203,798 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 KLU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 203,798 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear leaf spring mountains slightly corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2015 186,265 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

foot brake pedal antislip split

offside front brakes slightly binding

Pass 16 Jul 2015 186,265 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

foot brake pedal antislip split

offside front brakes slightly binding

Pass 8 Jul 2014 170,056 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 169,765 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 154,938 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 Jul 2013 154,938 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 142,703 miles

nearside front wheel bearing slighty rough when rotated

slight binding offside rear brake

Pass 13 Jul 2011 132,965 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 120,359 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 102,141 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 82,749 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 82,673 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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 KLU is a 2005 Citroen Relay in Red with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BL05 KLU, 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 KLU is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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