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PF05 VHR

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

221,166 mi
Last recorded221,166 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 221,166 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 221,069 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring mount inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 218,582 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

front inner brake pads getting low

nsf and osf tyres scrubbed off on outer edges

slight oil leak on engine

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 5 Jul 2018 218,582 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced osf inner wheel arch corroded away (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired ns sill corroded away (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

front inner brake pads getting low

nsf and osf tyres scrubbed off on outer edges

slight oil leak on engine

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 8 Jul 2017 214,474 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to outer sills

corrosion to underside

oil residue on engine

Fail 4 Jul 2017 214,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to outer sills

corrosion to underside

oil residue on engine

Pass 4 Jul 2016 210,932 miles

chip in screen not in zone "a" and less than 40mm

slight bind on o/s/f brake

Fail 4 Jul 2016 210,932 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket snapped off (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

chip in screen not in zone "a" and less than 40mm

slight bind on o/s/f brake

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

Pass 9 Jul 2015 199,845 miles

chip in screen

exhaust corroded

fuel cap lock damaged

n/s outer sill repaired by filler

o/s/r indicator bulb faded

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

power steering pipes corroded

slight smear from n/s wiper

both front tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 9 Jul 2015 199,845 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

air box loose

both front tyres worn to 3mm

chip in screen

exhaust corroded

fuel cap lock damaged

n/s outer sill repaired by filler

o/s/r indicator bulb faded

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

power steering pipes corroded

slight smear from n/s wiper

Pass 13 Jun 2014 197,293 miles

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

o/s/r light unit damaged

Fail 12 Jun 2014 197,291 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

o/s/r light unit damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2013 193,198 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 167,905 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 144,481 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 144,479 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 117,528 miles

front brake pads over half worn

movement both front wishbone rear bushes

n/s inner cv b00t split

rear brake discs worn

slight play both front bottom ball joints

Fail 15 Jun 2010 117,526 miles

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

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

front brake pads over half worn

movement both front wishbone rear bushes

n/s inner cv b00t split

rear brake discs worn

slight play both front bottom ball joints

Pass 19 Jun 2009 98,632 miles

slight noise from off side front wheel bearing

Pass 25 Jun 2008 74,311 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

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 VHR is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VHR, 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 VHR is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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