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BV55 TYH

2005 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

172,134 mi
Last recorded172,134 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 TYH
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2021 172,134 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury outer sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2017 154,463 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 143,448 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 134,799 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 121,454 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 121,454 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 103,103 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 103,103 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 81,332 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 81,332 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 54,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 34,068 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 31,202 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 24,561 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 17,726 miles

nearside rear damper leaking slightly

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 TYH is a 2005 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BV55 TYH, 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 TYH is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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