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CE05 ZXS

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,155 mi
Last recorded100,155 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 100,155 miles

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 100,150 miles

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

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 96,101 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 90,955 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 90,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded back of side body / sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front and rear bushs on arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under / inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded back of side body / sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded back of door step / sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 88,127 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 83,137 miles

exhaust mounts will soon need attention.

front tyres worn on inside.

Pass 3 Apr 2015 77,967 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 77,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 70,317 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2013 60,813 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 60,534 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 52,577 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 45,689 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 37,710 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 30,043 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 26,243 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 26,243 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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 ZXS is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CE05 ZXS, 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 ZXS registered?

CE05 ZXS is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is CE05 ZXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE05 ZXS shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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