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BT55 ZSJ

2005 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

140,554 mi
Last recorded140,554 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 ZSJ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2020 140,554 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 121,646 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 121,646 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 114,631 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 108,547 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 108,547 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 101,988 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 101,988 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 95,231 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion x member rear (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 86,117 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 80,310 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2013 80,310 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2012 75,426 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 75,426 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 68,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 60,121 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 60,121 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 49,658 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 49,657 miles

Parking 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 ZSJ is a 2005 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZSJ, 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 ZSJ registered?

BT55 ZSJ is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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