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PJ05 PRX

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

224,083 mi
Last recorded224,083 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 224,083 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 14 Sep 2016 224,079 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 21 May 2015 215,937 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both outer sill corroding

corrosion to underside

exhaust deteriorating

nearside and offside front inner wheelarch corroded and holed not prescirbed area

nearside inner sill corroded and holed not prescribed area

rear crossmember corroded and holed not prescribed area

Fail 14 May 2015 215,847 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both outer sill corroding

corrosion to underside

exhasut deteriorating

nearside and offside front inner wheelarch corroded and holed not prescirbed area

nearside inner sill corroded and holed not prescribed area

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear crossmember corroded and holed not prescribed area

Pass 25 Apr 2014 208,702 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 208,685 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2013 202,436 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 May 2012 181,067 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)

Fail 4 May 2012 181,058 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 23 Mar 2011 158,723 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 128,424 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 114,843 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2009 114,292 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

screen damaged zone b [not 40 mm]

Fail 9 May 2009 114,292 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

damage to screen zone b [not 40 mm]

Pass 3 May 2008 86,140 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 PRX is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PRX, 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 PRX registered?

PJ05 PRX is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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