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DB05 DSB

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

195,662 mi
Last recorded195,662 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB05 DSB
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2013 195,662 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 185,090 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 185,084 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 177,118 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 177,118 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 164,603 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 142,880 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 112,142 miles

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

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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DB05 DSB is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 DB05 DSB, 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 DB05 DSB registered?

DB05 DSB is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 10 November 2005.

Is DB05 DSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DB05 DSB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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