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CA53 PHM

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,215 mi
Last recorded141,215 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA53 PHM
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 141,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 141,203 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind leaf spring joint at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ahead of wheel next to splash guard (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 136,691 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 136,691 miles

Front Brake linkage excessively corroded corrosion on subframe (1.1.15 (b))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 128,711 miles

Body has slight corrosion front to rear under body (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 124,823 miles

Body has slight corrosion front to rear under body (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front under bonnet/bulk head (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 115,165 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2015 115,042 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2014 105,179 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2013 93,292 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 79,917 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 69,890 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

front brake discs worn slightly

rear brakes noisey when applied

Pass 10 Mar 2010 57,486 miles

front registration plate cracked

Fail 9 Mar 2010 57,486 miles

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

front registration plate cracked

Pass 26 Mar 2009 49,616 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 35,641 miles

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

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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CA53 PHM is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc 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 CA53 PHM, 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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CA53 PHM is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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