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BN05 JYG

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

53,635 mi
Last recorded53,635 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 JYG
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2024 53,635 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust bracket broke. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust hanger broke. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged bottom mirrior cracked. (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front door foot step corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear rear shock absorber correded

vehicles chassis is correded through out.

Offside Front chassis leg corroded.

Offside Front outer seal is corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2023 52,212 miles

Front radiator support/ cross member mounting areas corroded

Nearside Front Step area corroded

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Brake back plate deteriorated

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

Offside Front Step area corroded and holed however not within prescribed areas

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 52,212 miles

Front radiator support/ cross member mounting areas corroded

Nearside Front Step area corroded

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Brake back plate deteriorated

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Step area corroded and holed however not within prescribed areas

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 51,708 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill and bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 May 2022 51,708 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill and bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 50,371 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

front cross member support panel corroded at mountings

Fail 1 Jun 2021 50,332 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

front cross member support panel corroded at mountings

Pass 9 Jun 2020 48,640 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 48,614 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength viewed from wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear bolt mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength viewed from wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis excessively corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front bottom of step corroded

Nearside Front wheel arch close to jacking point corroded,

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front top of wheel arch area corroded

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 45,723 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake sticking on slightly

Offside CV boot split but still preventing ingress of dirt

Windscreen washers poor in operation

Pass 4 Jun 2018 42,908 miles

both front jacking points corroding

front subframe mountings starting to corrode

Pass 24 May 2017 40,273 miles

n/s washers slightly poor in operation

Pass 9 Jun 2016 38,170 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 38,129 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 30,416 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 27,769 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 26,709 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 25,484 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 22,308 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 19,270 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 15,469 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 11,724 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 JYG is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 JYG, 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 JYG registered?

BN05 JYG is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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The MOT history for BN05 JYG shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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