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BV05 LSK

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

200,221 mi
Last recorded200,221 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 LSK
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 May 2015 200,221 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2015 200,221 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 196,518 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 196,512 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 13 May 2013 181,569 miles

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

front pads wearing low

Fail 8 May 2013 181,569 miles

Front Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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)

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

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

front pads wearing low

Pass 18 May 2012 160,756 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 160,669 miles

Front Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

brake pedal anti slip worn on edge

Pass 11 May 2011 139,048 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 139,048 miles

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

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

o/s/f inner rack end has slight play

Pass 21 May 2010 116,439 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 116,416 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre has a nail in tred area

Fail 19 May 2009 89,103 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2009 89,103 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 55,924 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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BV05 LSK is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 BV05 LSK, 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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BV05 LSK is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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