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PE05 VRX

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

152,888 mi
Last recorded152,888 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 152,888 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 152,875 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle brake bind O/S (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2018 147,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 147,769 miles

Central Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced mounting for load sensing valve (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam dip beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch by shockabsorber mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 141,480 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill holed close to prescribed area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill holed close to prescribed area (5.2.6)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 141,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill holed close to prescribed area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill holed close to prescribed area (5.2.6)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 133,335 miles

Excessive corrosion off side inner sill not in a prescribed area.

Exhaust box rusty but not yet blowing.

Near side rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Off side front brake pads look worn thin.

Fail 17 May 2016 133,328 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Excessive corrosion off side inner sill not in a prescribed area.

Exhaust box rusty but not yet blowing.

Near side rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Off side front brake pads look worn thin.

Pass 11 May 2015 124,417 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 107,354 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 9 May 2013 99,520 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 May 2013 99,520 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s inner rack joint has play

Pass 26 Apr 2012 93,274 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 87,270 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 72,159 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 58,261 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 50,342 miles

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 VRX is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PE05 VRX, 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 VRX registered?

PE05 VRX is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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