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BN05 DFV

2005 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,955 mi
Last recorded149,955 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 DFV
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 149,955 miles

Offside Rear osr tyre perished on outer sidewall

backbox corroded

both front struts slightly leaking

clutch pedal rubber worn smooth to metal

fuel leak

oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2015 149,954 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth brake pedal rubber worn smooth to metal (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers split (8.2.2)

Offside Rear osr tyre perished on outer sidewall

backbox corroded

both front struts slightly leaking

clutch pedal rubber worn smooth to metal

fuel leak

oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2014 136,037 miles

1 both front brakes slight bind 2 both rear service and park brakes getting lazy 3 nsr brake pads wearing thin 4 o/s outer sill corroded

1 crossmember under radiator corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2014 124,877 miles

1 both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

1 crossmember under rad slight corrsion

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 Jan 2013 111,996 miles

1 both front leg top mounts getting stiff

1 brake pedal rubber worn

1 cross member under rad slightly corroded

1 oil leak on turbo

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 93,537 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 93,393 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 76,783 miles

Battery insecure

O/S/F driveshaft centre bearing carrier bolts loose

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2010 76,781 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Battery insecure

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

O/S/F driveshaft centre bearing carrier bolts loose

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 69,257 miles

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

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

small chips in windscreen

Pass 10 Feb 2009 66,792 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 57,394 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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BN05 DFV is a 2005 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN05 DFV, 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 BN05 DFV registered?

BN05 DFV is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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