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BV55 TLJ

2005 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

135,620 mi
Last recorded135,620 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 TLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2020 135,620 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill has multiple locations all have been chalked. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Lower bumper support on NS, where ABS pump is located. (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Sill has multiple locations, also next to front jacking point. All chalked. (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Frame rails in engine bay and sub frame (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security In both front wheel archs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both rear handbrake cables. (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres have edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 132,454 miles

General corrosion throughout vehicle

Play in nearside front ball joint

Slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 22 Nov 2017 131,570 miles

Corrosion throughout underside - not within prescribed areas

Slight play in nearside front wishbone bushes

Slight play in offside front bottom ball joint

Slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 11 Nov 2016 127,779 miles

Slight play in OSF ball joint

Surface corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 26 Nov 2015 125,479 miles

Front number plate cracked

NSF shock absorber has a slight weep of fluid

Fail 23 Nov 2015 125,479 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NEARSIDE REAR SILL - UNDERSIDE (2.4.A.3)

Front number plate cracked

NSF shock absorber has a slight weep of fluid

Pass 21 Nov 2014 117,901 miles

wiper blades worn

Fail 19 Nov 2014 117,900 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

wiper blades worn

Pass 17 Oct 2013 93,790 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 93,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 61,988 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 61,988 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 58,023 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 58,020 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2010 48,867 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 48,867 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 38,413 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 27,974 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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BV55 TLJ is a 2005 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BV55 TLJ, 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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BV55 TLJ is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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