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BW05 JGU

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2016
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

235,899 mi
Last recorded235,899 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW05 JGU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 235,899 miles

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

engine has oil leak

fuel tank showing signs of a fuel leak not leaking at time of test

Fail 3 Feb 2015 235,899 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

engine has oil leak

fuel tank showing signs of a fuel leak not leaking at time of test

Pass 7 Feb 2014 225,823 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 225,823 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 205,040 miles

battery insecure

lower radiator coolant hose leaking

Fail 16 Jan 2013 205,040 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

battery insecure

front brake discs worn

lower radiator coolant hose leaking

Pass 21 Dec 2011 196,242 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 196,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 186,333 miles

o/s & n/s front tryres worn on inside edge

Fail 8 Jul 2010 186,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s & n/s front tryres worn on inside edge

Pass 9 Jul 2009 158,858 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 158,868 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 124,242 miles

damage to o/s/f door mirror glass

o/s/f brake disc worn and corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2008 124,241 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

damage to o/s/f door mirror glass

lower reading from o/s/r parking brake

o/s/f brake disc worn and corroded

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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BW05 JGU is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BW05 JGU, 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 BW05 JGU registered?

BW05 JGU is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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