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PJ05 XFP

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

143,910 mi
Last recorded143,910 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 143,910 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Apr 2019 143,899 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rust to nsr sill near nsr spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Apr 2018 140,927 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 138,656 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 135,077 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front condensation in headlamp

Fail 31 Mar 2016 135,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front condensation in headlamp

Pass 24 Mar 2015 132,392 miles

corrosion on front crossmember

Pass 27 Mar 2014 126,527 miles

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

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

Rear body crossmembers corroding

Fail 25 Mar 2014 126,524 miles

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

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

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

Rear body crossmembers corroding

Pass 28 Mar 2013 120,981 miles

Bonnet hinges siezing

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 120,970 miles

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

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Bonnet hinges siezing

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 116,352 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 116,352 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 113,352 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 113,352 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 101,605 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 101,605 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 65,740 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 XFP is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XFP, 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 XFP is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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