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CA05 XVJ

2005 Citroen Relay

Grey Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

155,816 mi
Last recorded155,816 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 XVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 155,816 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 155,816 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering bay springtube (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bay to floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear wishbone mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail in front of suspension mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear cross member near spring (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 146,270 miles

Centre exhaust box corroded but ok

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 146,249 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering bay panel (6.1.A.1)

Centre exhaust box corroded but ok

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Offside Inner inner sill /out rigger

Pass 24 Jul 2015 134,845 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 134,800 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 124,786 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2013 114,260 miles

oil leak, centre exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2012 104,001 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 92,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 92,667 miles

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

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

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

slight bid in front near side brake

Pass 4 Aug 2010 78,926 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 78,915 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 62,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 62,809 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 45,807 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 45,807 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 XVJ is a 2005 Citroen Relay in Grey with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 CA05 XVJ, 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 XVJ registered?

CA05 XVJ is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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