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BN55 ZYV

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,650 mi
Last recorded87,650 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 ZYV
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 87,650 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle corroded outside of prescribed areas

Fail 20 Feb 2019 87,650 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

vehicle corroded outside prescribed areas

Pass 10 Jan 2018 81,577 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by load valve (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both os to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2017 81,506 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear chasis mount corroded and not been continuously welded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive load vavle (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 73,075 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 73,075 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 67,603 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 24 Oct 2014 59,440 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 51,212 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 43,239 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 36,361 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 30,068 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 23,815 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 15,294 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 ZYV is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZYV, 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 ZYV registered?

BN55 ZYV is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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