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PJ05 OBS

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

207,863 mi
Last recorded207,863 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 OBS
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 207,863 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

damage to vehicle

Fail 17 Oct 2018 207,862 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

damage to vehicle

Pass 20 Oct 2017 206,331 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2017 206,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 198,319 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Gearknob insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

several exhaust rubber mounts badly worn

Fail 21 Oct 2016 198,319 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre chassis corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings corrosion continues along sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Oil leak ()

Gearknob insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

several exhaust rubber mounts badly worn

Pass 22 Oct 2015 184,643 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 184,595 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion lower rear quarter (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 180,605 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

exhaust rubber broke but still supported

Pass 8 Oct 2013 172,696 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 153,660 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 153,660 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 149,198 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 149,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 147,933 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 146,886 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 141,820 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 141,801 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 107,376 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 OBS is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OBS, 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 OBS registered?

PJ05 OBS is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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