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PJ05 LGX

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

128,452 mi
Last recorded128,452 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 128,452 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 128,424 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 127,799 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 127,796 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 127,493 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 127,483 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 127,354 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 127,211 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 127,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 127,142 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 122,309 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 122,309 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 113,588 miles

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

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

front tyres getting low

light smoke on tick over

o/s/f headlight has water inside glass

Fail 15 Jan 2014 113,588 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

centre exhaust box outer skin showing signs of corrosion

front tyres getting low

light smoke on tick over

Pass 17 Jan 2013 104,003 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 103,943 miles

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 97,456 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 84,535 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 85,409 miles

Inner Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 67,770 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 67,768 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 45,504 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 44,574 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

slight judder from rear brakes

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 LGX is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LGX, 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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What year was PJ05 LGX registered?

PJ05 LGX is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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