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PF05 VHV

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,216 mi
Last recorded139,216 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 VHV
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 139,216 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front chassis leg covered in sealants

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

both rear inner sills corroded

chassis corroded

exhaust system corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2017 139,183 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear (4.1.E.1)

minor oil leak

slight under body corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2016 138,796 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 137,509 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 137,509 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 124,424 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 124,422 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 95,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 95,712 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 85,268 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 85,268 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 73,846 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 73,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 66,668 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2009 66,668 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VHV is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VHV, 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 VHV is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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