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PE05 VRD

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

124,874 mi
Last recorded124,874 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 VRD
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 124,874 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 124,874 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 119,212 miles

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

air box loose

gearbox oil leak drive shaft seals

underside of vehicle in a corrosive condition

Fail 19 Apr 2017 119,212 miles

Nearside 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 Front Direction indicator 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

air box loose

gearbox oil leak drive shaft seals

underside of vehicle in a corrosive condition

Pass 14 Apr 2016 113,620 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 113,618 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 106,487 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 99,009 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 99,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 91,010 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 90,999 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 81,928 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 81,928 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2011 71,285 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 63,004 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 63,002 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 52,570 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 39,592 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 39,482 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 VRD is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VRD, 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 VRD registered?

PE05 VRD is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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