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BN05 DFX

2005 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

173,616 mi
Last recorded173,616 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 DFX
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 173,616 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 173,616 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 161,050 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 161,042 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 154,589 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 154,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 136,424 miles

light corrosion front to rear metal brake pipes

slight play nearside rear leaf spring rear upper bush

Fail 15 Jan 2013 136,424 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

light corrosion front to rear metal brake pipes

slight play nearside rear leaf spring rear upper bush

Pass 13 Jan 2012 131,065 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 124,598 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 124,598 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 107,235 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 107,235 miles

Nearside Rear 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 7 Jan 2009 87,610 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 87,593 miles

Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

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

Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2008 71,902 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 71,902 miles

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

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 DFX is a 2005 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 BN05 DFX, 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 DFX registered?

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

Is BN05 DFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 DFX shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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