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PJ55 FEV

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

198,899 mi
Last recorded198,899 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 FEV
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2023 198,899 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner & outer sill & outriggers badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear corner bumper damaged

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Offside inner & outer sill corroded

Pass 24 May 2022 196,711 miles

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

Nearside inner & outer sill corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2021 195,176 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside inner sill corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2019 193,741 miles

Exhaust skin loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 193,563 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 191,365 miles

Nearside inner sill corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both outer casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear chassis cross member corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2018 191,354 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside inner sill corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both outer casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear chassis cross member corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2017 188,809 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

OFFSIDE INNER & OUTER SILL CORRODED

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

REAR CROSSMEMBER CORRODED

Fail 25 Jul 2017 188,809 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

OFFSIDE INNER & OUTER SILL CORRODED

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

REAR CROSSMEMBER CORRODED

Pass 15 Jul 2016 182,562 miles

battery light on

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 182,568 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both (2.7.2a)

battery light on

Pass 22 Jul 2015 166,695 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 166,695 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 149,834 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 134,824 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 134,822 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 718,743 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 122,146 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 119,512 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 92,977 miles

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

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

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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PJ55 FEV is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PJ55 FEV, 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 PJ55 FEV registered?

PJ55 FEV is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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