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BN05 OBL

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

109,957 mi
Last recorded109,957 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2021 109,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sills heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sills heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Front cross member and support panel (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise both front strut top mounts slightly stiff

Advise this vehicle is heavily corroded throughout and should not be taken on the road until repaired adequately

Pass 1 Apr 2020 106,686 miles

Advise corrosion to N/S/F and O/S/F inner wing but is not in a prescribed area

Advise corrosion to front cross member that supports radiator but is acceptable

Advise heavy corrosion to N/S and O/S inner sills front to rear but is not by a structural part and is acceptable

Nearside Rear Advise corrosion to N/S/R suspension mount but is not excessive and is acceptable

Fail 30 Mar 2020 106,686 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise corrosion to N/S/F and O/S/F inner wing but is not in a prescribed area

Advise corrosion to front cross member that supports radiator but is acceptable

Advise heavy corrosion to N/S and O/S inner sills front to rear but is not by a structural part and is acceptable

Nearside Rear Advise corrosion to N/S/R suspension mount but is not excessive and is acceptable

Pass 18 Apr 2019 102,360 miles

Advise Inner sills of this vehicle (Front to rear ) are heavily corroded but are not by a structual part

Advise N/S/F and O/S/F Inner wheel arches Heavily corroded but are not by a structual part

Advise Underbody of this vehicle in poor condition and has a lot of surface corrosion but is acceptable.

Offside Front Advise Shock absorber damp with oil and is just acceptable.

Fail 9 Apr 2019 102,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x Inner wing pipes to flexi's (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Advise Inner sills of this vehicle (Front to rear ) are heavily corroded but are not by a structual part

Advise N/S/F and O/S/F Inner wheel arches Heavily corroded but are not by a structual part

Advise Underbody of this vehicle in poor condition and has a lot of surface corrosion but is acceptable.

Offside Front Advise Shock absorber damp with oil and is just acceptable.

Pass 14 Feb 2018 98,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 91,710 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 85,241 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 78,267 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 66,750 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 53,551 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 47,858 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 37,270 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 27,093 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 22,575 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 16,378 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 OBL is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OBL, 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 OBL registered?

BN05 OBL is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is BN05 OBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 OBL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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