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PE05 VNT

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

190,832 mi
Last recorded190,832 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 VNT
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 190,832 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

major steering pull

movement both steering arm ball joints

outer seals damaged

slight corrosion front inner arches

steering column boot split

Fail 15 May 2012 190,829 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

major steering pull

movement both steering arm ball joints

outer seals damaged

slight corrosion front inner arches

steering column boot split

Pass 20 Apr 2011 180,566 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2011 180,566 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2010 171,068 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 165,202 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 165,190 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Lower Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (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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PE05 VNT is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PE05 VNT, 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 PE05 VNT registered?

PE05 VNT is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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