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BT55 ATO

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

84,147 mi
Last recorded84,147 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 ATO
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 84,147 miles

radiator cross member heavily corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2019 84,147 miles

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at load sensing valve (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front strut to bearings starting to seize

radiator cross member heavily corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2018 80,233 miles

front cross member corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2018 80,307 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded At load sensing valve (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (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

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

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Crossmember is missing

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 76,190 miles

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Radiator cross-member is missing.

Various areas of corrosion has started

Various brake pipes are corroded or require attention

Fail 21 Nov 2017 76,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Brake imbalance is 43%

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Parking brake performance is only 9%

Radiator cross-member is missing.

Various areas of corrosion has started

Various brake pipes are corroded or require attention

Pass 16 Nov 2016 72,706 miles

Bonnet stay requires attention

Front cross member is almost non existent.

Various areas of corrosion has started

Fail 15 Nov 2016 72,706 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Bonnet stay requires attention

Front cross member is almost non existent.

Various areas of corrosion has started

Pass 18 Nov 2015 68,456 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 68,456 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2014 64,504 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 64,502 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 60,484 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 60,461 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

one strut top bearing is siezing

radiator crossmember is corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2012 53,456 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 53,456 miles

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

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

parking brake requires attention

Pass 21 Nov 2011 45,466 miles

both wiper blades are damaged

sump pan is corroded and started to leak

Pass 24 Nov 2010 37,144 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 30,787 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 30,785 miles

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

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

offside front lower wishbone rear bush slighty deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2008 24,780 miles

nearside front wiper rubber slightly perished

Fail 13 Nov 2008 24,572 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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BT55 ATO is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BT55 ATO, 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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BT55 ATO is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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