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BN55 YAA

2005 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

68,264 mi
Last recorded68,264 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2023 68,264 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength all subframe mounting areas etc (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both undersill areas etc (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing areas etc (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut tunnel areas etc (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing areas etc (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut tunnels etc (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear back plates holed & corroded

Rear undersills holed & corroded

rear seat belts slow to retract

Pass 6 May 2022 60,301 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 5 May 2022 60,300 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheelarch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 60,159 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheelarch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43/100 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced ns+os inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 50,881 miles

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Power steering pipes corroded

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

Fail 27 Apr 2021 50,880 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired n/s + o/s rear / inner + outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Speed limiter plate missing (7.10 (e))

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

Power steering pipes corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2021 50,880 miles

Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded ns+os flexi pipes (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended last row (7.1.2 (d))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced ns+os inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced ns+os outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected ns+os front mounting point(wheel arch) (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns+os (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns+os (5.3.6 (a) (i))

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2021 50,880 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ns+os chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended last row (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Leaf spring fractured ns+os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced ns+os inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced ns+os outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Entrance/exit step in such a condition as to affect the stability of passengers during use due to corrosion (9.7 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected ns+os front mounting point(wheel arch) (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns+os (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns+os (5.3.6 (a) (i))

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2019 50,881 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 50,881 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ns+os rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44/100 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ns+os front mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ns+os rear mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced ns+os inner sills in multiple locations (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ns+os rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 50,768 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 47,335 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 19 May 2016 47,327 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 41,207 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 27 May 2015 41,196 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 30,575 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 30,573 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 26,896 miles

some passenger seats in terrible and dangerous condition

Pass 18 Jun 2012 23,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Rear seats in poor condition

Fail 8 Jun 2012 23,580 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Rear seats in poor condition

Pass 1 Jun 2011 19,454 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 16,159 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 13,172 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 13,172 miles

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Pass 29 May 2008 9,345 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 6,237 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 2,928 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 2,928 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

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

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 YAA is a 2005 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 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 BN55 YAA, 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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BN55 YAA is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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