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PL05 FCC

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

180,336 mi
Last recorded180,336 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 FCC
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2020 180,336 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 180,305 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 180,104 miles

Corrosion to the chassis

Corrosion to the inner sills

Exhaust system is corroded

Power steering fluid leak

Vehicle has been under sealed

Fail 21 Jan 2019 180,082 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Complete sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Complete sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust system is corroded

Power steering fluid leak

Pass 23 Jan 2018 178,613 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 177,584 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 of (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear leaf spring looks weak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all of (3.6.B.2c)

battery tray rotten and holed

metal hydraulic clutch pipe corroded

nearside and offside front drop link bushes perished

nearside and offside front of sills holed. not structural .

window screen marked but not obscuring drivers view

Fail 23 Jan 2017 177,584 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sill, within 12inch of leaf spring (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings spring hanger mounting points (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch, within 12inch of strut (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings within 12inch of front subframe. 2 holes (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings spring hanger mounting point (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

metal hydraulic clutch pipe corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 of (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear leaf spring looks weak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all of (3.6.B.2c)

battery tray rotten and holed

nearside and offside front drop link bushes perished

nearside and offside front of sills holed. not structural .

window screen marked but not obscuring drivers view

Pass 21 Dec 2015 176,402 miles

both sills slightly corroded and inner wings

Fail 17 Dec 2015 176,401 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded above filler neck (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Fuel system component leaking filler neck (7.2.3)

both sills slightly corroded and inner wings

Pass 22 Dec 2014 174,566 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 174,564 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 171,040 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 168,406 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

battery carrier croded

vehicle floor has been welded from the inside (seam welded)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 168,406 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

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

battery carrier croded

Pass 23 Jun 2011 156,800 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 141,017 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Jun 2009 119,539 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 91,110 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 91,110 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 FCC is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FCC, 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 FCC is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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