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BX05 DTV

2005 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

132,749 mi
Last recorded132,749 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 DTV
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 132,749 miles

oil leak

slight play in the steering rack ends

Pass 13 Apr 2015 127,984 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 117,158 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 105,517 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 94,139 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 84,471 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 84,471 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 70,735 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 60,403 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 60,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 46,624 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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BX05 DTV is a 2005 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BX05 DTV, 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 BX05 DTV registered?

BX05 DTV is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is BX05 DTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX05 DTV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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