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BP54 LHW

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

161,433 mi
Last recorded161,433 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 LHW
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 161,433 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all welding repairs undersealed

brake pedal slightly spongey

exhaust corroded

underside corroded

Fail 20 May 2019 161,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired not fully welded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired not fully welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pedal slightly spongey

exhaust corroded

underside corroded

Fail 14 May 2019 161,289 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill area has been fibre glassed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

exhaust corroded

underside corroded

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 154,680 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 154,674 miles

Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 141,745 miles

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

Offside Front drive shaft slight damage

Offside Rear seat belt return lazy

Fail 6 Sep 2016 141,745 miles

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

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

Offside Front drive shaft slight damage

Offside Rear seat belt return lazy

both steering rack gaiters twisted

coolant leak

Pass 24 Sep 2015 133,527 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both rear tyres perished

coolant leak from top of engine

Fail 23 Sep 2015 133,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle sliding door (6.2.B.1c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both rear tyres perished

coolant leak from top of engine

Fail 20 Sep 2014 123,399 miles

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

Handbrake travel high

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 123,399 miles

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

Handbrake travel high

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 120,587 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 120,587 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 116,021 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 116,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 109,212 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

exhaust rubber splitting

Fail 27 Jul 2011 109,212 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust rubber splitting

Pass 18 Sep 2010 96,746 miles

front wipers starting to split

offside rear lense cracked

Pass 21 Aug 2010 96,079 miles

offside rear lense cracked

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front wipers starting to split

Fail 21 Aug 2010 96,079 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

front wipers starting to split

offside rear lense cracked

Pass 20 Aug 2009 87,175 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 80,861 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 80,861 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Nov 2007 57,425 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 57,425 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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BP54 LHW is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 BP54 LHW, 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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BP54 LHW is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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