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BL05 VCT

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

133,237 mi
Last recorded133,237 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 VCT
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2020 133,237 miles

Central Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Wiper blades not parking correctly (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Bonnet hinge insecure

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 125,946 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2018 125,877 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded BRAKE HOSE BRACKET INSECURE AND CORRODED (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH BY FRONT CROSS-MEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH BY FRONT CROSS-MEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 118,426 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 118,413 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CENTRE OUT RIGGER (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded REAR OUT RIGGER (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 108,872 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 108,872 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick OFF-SIDE AND NEAR-SIDE (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CROSS-MEMBER BY REAR SPRING HANGER (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OF CENTRE CROSS-MEMBER (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OF REAR CROSS-MEMBER BY SPARE WHEEL CARRIAGE (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CROSS-MEMBER BY REAR SPRING HANGER (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OF CENTRE CROSS-MEMBER (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OF REAR CROSS-MEMBER BY SPARE WHEEL CARRIAGE (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OFF-SIDE AND NEAR-SIDE CORRODED ON INNER SIDES (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 99,768 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 91,702 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2014 91,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 82,817 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2013 82,817 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 73,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Dec 2012 73,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 65,330 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 65,330 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 56,565 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 47,191 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 47,191 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 36,127 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 36,127 miles

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

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

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

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

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 VCT is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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

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