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PJ55 GXM

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

117,231 mi
Last recorded117,231 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 117,231 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 117,229 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valance (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valance (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 112,965 miles

front cross member coroded

Fail 1 Sep 2016 112,964 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

bonnet catch siezed

front cross member coroded

Pass 2 Sep 2015 104,142 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 104,141 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 96,546 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 96,546 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 91,493 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 91,487 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 84,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 84,181 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 76,859 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 76,859 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 67,883 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 67,882 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 57,893 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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PJ55 GXM is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 GXM, 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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PJ55 GXM is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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