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BT54 TYU

2005 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

163,413 mi
Last recorded163,413 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 TYU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 163,413 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 163,408 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

water level was very low , topped up with water only

Pass 1 Nov 2012 141,574 miles

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

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

slight power steering fluid leak

Fail 31 Oct 2012 141,569 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 24 Aug 2011 117,121 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Aug 2011 117,119 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 85,155 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 85,155 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 71,502 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres deteriorated on sidewall

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 25 Feb 2009 71,502 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres deteriorated on sidewall

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2008 51,559 miles

both wiper blades slightly deteriorated

n/s/front tyre worn down to legal limit

Fail 26 Feb 2008 51,413 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both wiper blades slightly deteriorated

n/s/front tyre worn down to legal limit

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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BT54 TYU is a 2005 Citroen Relay in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BT54 TYU, 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 BT54 TYU registered?

BT54 TYU is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 11 January 2005.

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