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CA05 AKU

2005 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,279 mi
Last recorded64,279 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 AKU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 64,279 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective both rear rubber exhaust mounts split but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 64,266 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner rear corner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner rear corner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective both rear rubber exhaust mounts split but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 59,741 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 59,691 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low NS, OS Headlamp aim to low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn NSF Anti roll bar drop link split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure NS Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced NS,OS Inner sills corroded / Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced NSF, OSF Chassis holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced NSF, OSF Inner wings corroded / holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NSF,OSF Tyre worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2017 54,954 miles

Nearside inner sill corroded

Offside inner sill corroded

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear cross member (2.4.A.3)

parking brake only just met requirements

Fail 22 May 2017 54,875 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside inner sill corroded

Offside inner sill corroded

Pass 27 May 2016 51,104 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 46,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

vehicle has advanced corrosion at rear crossmember

Pass 17 May 2014 41,669 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 38,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 34,274 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 29,694 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 26,150 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 22,904 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 16,588 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 16,588 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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CA05 AKU is a 2005 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CA05 AKU, 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 CA05 AKU registered?

CA05 AKU is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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