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BN55 ZSP

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

155,245 mi
Last recorded155,245 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 ZSP
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 155,245 miles

Nearside Rear Sliding door does not open from outside but can be opened from inside

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Steering rack to column gaiter split

Fail 15 Oct 2021 155,245 miles

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle SLIDING DOOR (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Steering rack to column gaiter split

Pass 13 Oct 2020 153,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

brake pedal rubber starting to split

drivers seat base worn

nearside sliding door handle broken

slight power steering leak from the rack area

Fail 12 Oct 2020 153,185 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering near side inner sill area holed and corroded near the suspension system (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

brake pedal rubber starting to split

drivers seat base worn

near side sliding door handle is broken

slight leak from power steering rack area

Fail 9 Oct 2020 153,185 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering near side inner sill area holed and corroded near the suspension system (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

brake pedal rubber starting to split

drivers seat base worn

near side sliding door handle is broken

slight leak from power steering rack area

Pass 11 Oct 2019 151,228 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill not deemed a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 151,213 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill not deemed a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 147,716 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 147,568 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Previous test mistakenly signed off before defects added

Pass 18 Sep 2018 147,568 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 142,751 miles

General corrosion not deemed excessive

Pass 7 Oct 2016 138,657 miles

chassis corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2016 138,565 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on flexable hose (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

chassis corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2015 135,222 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 127,525 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 127,389 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 117,098 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 104,169 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 94,089 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 94,089 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 78,842 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 63,328 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 49,331 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 ZSP is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 ZSP, 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 ZSP registered?

BN55 ZSP is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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