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PF05 VHY

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

165,251 mi
Last recorded165,251 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 165,251 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear exhaust section deteriorating

Fail 3 Jul 2018 164,569 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust section deteriorating

Pass 28 Jul 2017 156,571 miles

Front corrosion to both chassis rails

Nearside Inner heavy corrosion to sill

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust section deteriorating

all exhaust rubber mountings deteriorating

Fail 24 Jul 2017 156,542 miles

Headlamp insecure both (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both bumper rail (2.4.A.3)

Front corrosion to both chassis rails

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner heavy corrosion to sill

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust section deteriorating

all exhaust rubber mountings deteriorating

Pass 1 Aug 2016 147,973 miles

Front both chassis rails corroding

Nearside Rear inner & outer sills corroding

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust section deteriorating

all exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorating

Pass 4 Aug 2015 138,245 miles

Oil leak

all exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

centre exhaust section deteriorating

corrosion to both front chassis rails

Pass 6 Aug 2014 128,870 miles

Oil leak

scuffing to nearside front & nearside rear tyre outer wall

windscreen chipped

Fail 1 Aug 2014 128,867 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

coolsnt level low

scuffing to nearside front & nearside rear tyre outer wall

slight brake bind offside front wheel

wear to front brake discs

windscreen chipped

Pass 31 Jul 2013 118,849 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 118,806 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 10,363 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 10,363 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 91,483 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 91,483 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 76,981 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 64,125 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2008 45,990 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 45,990 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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PF05 VHY is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VHY, 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 VHY is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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