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PF05 HVB

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

182,134 mi
Last recorded182,134 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 HVB
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 May 2017 182,134 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part come away from inner wing mount due to corrotion (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valance (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Central Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner valance (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak major ()

coolant level low

Pass 7 Apr 2016 171,242 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 171,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 155,583 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 155,583 miles

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 145,122 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 145,122 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 143,527 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 143,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 132,232 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 132,231 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 May 2010 109,677 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 95,621 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 91,119 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 68,416 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 68,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside 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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PF05 HVB is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PF05 HVB, 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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PF05 HVB is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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