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BN55 XZH

2005 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

207,908 mi
Last recorded207,908 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 XZH
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 207,908 miles

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both front inner arches been repaired and painted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under side of van been welded and under sealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under side has areas of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 207,908 miles

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both front inner arches been repaired and painted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under side of van been welded and under sealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under side has areas of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 197,050 miles

under side light rust

Pass 16 Jul 2019 189,210 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 189,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced cross member of rear axel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front undre guard insecure

Pass 24 Jul 2018 164,735 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 164,735 miles

Rear Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position tail lift flap (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired cross member (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 145,726 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 130,235 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 130,235 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 113,615 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 113,615 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 100,892 miles

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

Oil leak

rear bump stops resting on axle

Pass 10 Jul 2013 88,336 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2012 80,146 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 67,404 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 67,404 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 56,073 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 56,073 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 44,348 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 33,654 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 23,391 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 10,919 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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BN55 XZH is a 2005 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BN55 XZH, 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 BN55 XZH registered?

BN55 XZH is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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