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BT55 AUV

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

120,437 mi
Last recorded120,437 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 AUV
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 120,437 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2017 120,324 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 116,705 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 116,632 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 112,204 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

high level brake lamp inop

Pass 7 Apr 2015 112,204 miles

Nail in rear tyre

high level brake lamp inop

Pass 29 Apr 2014 104,565 miles

high level brake lamp inop

Fail 28 Apr 2014 104,565 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

high level brake lamp inop

Pass 25 Apr 2013 95,349 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 95,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s front tyre wall damage but cord showing

Pass 3 Apr 2012 84,034 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 84,034 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 May 2011 76,015 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 64,780 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 1 May 2010 64,762 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 May 2009 57,264 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 57,264 miles

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

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 AUV is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 AUV, 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 BT55 AUV registered?

BT55 AUV is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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The MOT history for BT55 AUV shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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