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PJ05 OBX

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

144,663 mi
Last recorded144,663 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 144,663 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 140,996 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

handbrake travel

Fail 7 Jul 2014 140,996 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

handbrake travel

Pass 3 May 2013 132,898 miles

silencer corroded

Fail 2 May 2013 132,898 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

silencer corroded

Pass 3 May 2012 122,861 miles

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

wipers don't return

Fail 2 May 2012 122,861 miles

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

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

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

wipers don't return

Fail 1 May 2012 122,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Inner Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

battery partially insecure- clamp does ont appear tight

front brake pads appear to be wearing low

noise from gearbox area at idle

Pass 14 Apr 2011 107,069 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 107,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 93,798 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 93,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 May 2009 83,456 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 83,456 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

slight bind on n/s rear brake

Pass 24 Apr 2008 70,498 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 OBX is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 OBX, 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 OBX registered?

PJ05 OBX is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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