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PL05 LPA

2005 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,315 mi
Last recorded123,315 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 LPA
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 123,315 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front shockers leaking oil

exessive corrosion near side inner sill

Pass 2 Jun 2018 113,492 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 May 2018 113,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2017 97,460 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

chassis slightly corroded

Fail 24 May 2017 97,388 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s+o/s (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

chassis slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2016 87,295 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 74,162 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 65,876 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 53,635 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 44,692 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 38,283 miles

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

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

unable to fully check brakepipes due to partly shiethed

Pass 3 Jun 2010 38,283 miles

unable to fully check brakepipes due to partly shiethed

Pass 16 Jun 2009 30,072 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 30,072 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2008 21,469 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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PL05 LPA is a 2005 Citroen Relay in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LPA, 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 PL05 LPA registered?

PL05 LPA is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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