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PL05 FBU

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

136,019 mi
Last recorded136,019 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 FBU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2020 136,019 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s and o/s inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged detached from inner wing and close to drive shaft (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension prescribed area corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2019 134,749 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 134,748 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s and o/s several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged pipe and flexible hose bracket corroded away from inner wing and rubbing strut (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s and o/s inner and under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front chassis and inner wings corroded outside prescribed area

front top mounts corroded

n/s outer and inner sills corroded outside prescribed area

rear leaf springs weak

tow bar corroded (border line )

Pass 23 Mar 2018 133,392 miles

Corrosion to vehicle underside

Fail 20 Mar 2018 133,392 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Corrosion to vehicle underside

Pass 24 Mar 2017 132,025 miles

Rear Leaf springs corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2017 132,025 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded Two metal pipes/ hose leading to steering rack (2.3.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill area corroded in multiple positions and continuing along it's full length (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill area at front of spring mounting area and also area to the rear of spring mounting point (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Leaf springs corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2016 129,223 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis member has advanced corrosion at multiple points (2.4.A.3)

Nearside inner sill area corroded and holed at multiple points

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis member has advanced corrosion at multiple points (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded Metal power steering pipe on steering rack (2.3.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 126,218 miles

Advanced corrosion to both n/s and o/s front chassis legs

Fail 7 Apr 2015 126,218 miles

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

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

Advanced corrosion to both n/s and o/s front chassis legs

Near side outer sill excessively corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2014 123,091 miles

light misting on power steering rack

Fail 16 Apr 2014 123,091 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

light misting on power steering rack

Pass 10 Apr 2013 120,421 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 117,960 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 117,960 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2011 114,684 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 110,822 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 103,029 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 103,027 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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PL05 FBU is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 PL05 FBU, 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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PL05 FBU is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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