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BN05 OCE

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

214,422 mi
Last recorded214,422 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 OCE
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2013 214,422 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 214,421 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Air filter pipe insecure

EML illuminated

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

n/s/f brake pad sensor wire insecure

Pass 14 Mar 2012 191,815 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 175,636 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 175,636 miles

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 1 Mar 2010 151,554 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 129,377 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 95,101 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 OCE is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OCE, 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 OCE registered?

BN05 OCE is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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The MOT history for BN05 OCE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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