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BP05 ZFA

2005 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,669 mi
Last recorded148,669 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 ZFA
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 148,669 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

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

nearside & offside front anti roll bar bushes deteriorating

nearside front engine / gearbox mounting deteriorating

offside rear body outrigger corroding

steering wheel excessively deteriorated

Fail 13 Feb 2023 148,578 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle the lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

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

nearside & offside front anti roll bar bushes deteriorating

nearside front engine / gearbox mounting deteriorating

offside rear body outrigger corroding

steering wheel excessively deteriorated

Pass 11 Feb 2022 141,414 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective rubber hanger has split but silencer secured by other means (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A hole caused by corrosion within the N/S/F inner wheel arch area. Not within a prescribed area. MARKED YELLOW (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play on the limit (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 141,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength The rear of the vehicle has corroded excessively within the prescribed area of the leaf spring mounting point. AREA MARKED YELLOW (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch excessively corroded within the prescribed area of the shock absorber mounting. AREA MARKED YELLOW (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective rubber hanger has split but silencer secured by other means (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A hole caused by corrosion within the N/S/F inner wheel arch area. Not within a prescribed area. MARKED YELLOW (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play on the limit (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 135,672 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 135,672 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 135,672 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 126,910 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 126,910 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 122,156 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 122,138 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 May 2017 118,397 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2017 118,334 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 113,532 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 109,148 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 109,146 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 103,578 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 101,518 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 86,715 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 72,401 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 58,272 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 58,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 46,145 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 34,922 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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BP05 ZFA is a 2005 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BP05 ZFA, 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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BP05 ZFA is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 24 August 2005.

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