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CE05 CVV

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

97,306 mi
Last recorded97,306 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 CVV
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 97,306 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under cab (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 97,311 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under cab (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 95,776 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 95,776 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 95,777 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected leaf spring hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected leaf spring hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 94,710 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 94,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported mounting to body has rotten a way (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 94,296 miles

Oil leak engine area ()

Fail 3 Feb 2017 94,296 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak engine area ()

Pass 10 Sep 2015 92,040 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 92,040 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 91,908 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 91,619 miles

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and detached

some service brake imbalance o/s front brake

Pass 22 May 2013 84,021 miles

bad oil leak from engine

Fail 22 May 2013 84,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bad oil leak from engine

Pass 31 May 2012 75,736 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 75,714 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011

noise on o/s rear when handbrake applied

Fail 23 Aug 2011 69,473 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 59,911 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 47,101 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 35,003 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 25,337 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2008 25,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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CE05 CVV is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CE05 CVV, 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 CE05 CVV registered?

CE05 CVV is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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