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BV05 ZWD

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,272 mi
Last recorded115,272 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 ZWD
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 115,272 miles

Exhaust deteriorated no major leaks

Light corrosion to all brake pipes where cover has shrunk back

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 115,670 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Up to 44% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust deteriorated no major leaks

Light corrosion to all brake pipes where cover has shrunk back

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 108,268 miles

Brake pipes coated in part in copperslip grease, some corrosion present, does not appear excessive

Handbrake requires very firm pull to reach minimum 16% effort, rear brakes may need adjustment or repair

Outer skin on mnain silencer badly corrodwd, no major exhaust leak at test

Pass 9 Apr 2014 101,803 miles

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

Handbrake needs strong pull to reach minimum 16% effort, rear brakes may need adjustment or repair

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2013 88,957 miles

Brake pipes greased, some corrosion present, does not appear excessive

Drivers rear view door mirror damaged but useable at time of test

Pass 14 Apr 2012 76,150 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2011 61,409 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 61,409 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 52,264 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 44,557 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 44,557 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2008 33,817 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 33,816 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

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 ZWD is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZWD, 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 ZWD is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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