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PJ05 DZU

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

137,796 mi
Last recorded137,796 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 DZU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 137,796 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 123,609 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 123,604 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front to rear both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Sep 2023 123,520 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced back pannel 30cm of towbar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 123,455 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced back panel within 30cm of tow bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed sideloader (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 118,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear SHOCKER DUST COVER CORRODED

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 118,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear SHOCKER DUST COVER CORRODED

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working NEW BULB FITTED (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working NEW BULB FITTED (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid ONE WAY VALVE REPLACED (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 116,780 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shockabsorber dust cover tnsecure

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back panel near rear shacles and tow bar has been repaired and undersealed limited inspection (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 116,780 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shocker dust sleeve insecure

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 116,730 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back panel within 30 cm of spring hanger and tow bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back panel within 30cm of spring hanger and tow bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shocker dust sleeve insecure

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 114,578 miles

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security back panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 112,390 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear cross member /baxck panel corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 108,819 miles

corrosion on rear valance

Fail 11 Sep 2018 108,818 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

corrosion on rear valance

Pass 21 Sep 2017 106,101 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 19 Sep 2017 106,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 16 Sep 2016 103,227 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 99,649 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 95,049 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 91,853 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 91,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 87,407 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 84,151 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 80,435 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 68,976 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 59,807 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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PJ05 DZU is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 PJ05 DZU, 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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PJ05 DZU is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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