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PJ05 OBE

2005 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

86,513 mi
Last recorded86,513 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 OBE
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2015 86,513 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to nearside front inner arch/ chassis.

corrosion to nearside front turret.

very heavy corrosion and holing all along the nearside inner sill.

Pass 12 Jun 2014 78,030 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 78,013 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 71,328 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 May 2013 71,326 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 64,811 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 58,823 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 58,823 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 51,529 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 43,702 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 43,699 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2008 35,299 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 35,299 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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 OBE is a 2005 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 OBE, 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 OBE is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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