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PL05 XZV

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

171,052 mi
Last recorded171,052 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 171,052 miles

NSF and OSF chassis to crossmember in poor condition

Fail 18 Oct 2019 170,986 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside of rear crossmember - 2 areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

NSF and OSF chassis to crossmember in poor condition

Pass 19 Oct 2018 153,959 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 153,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror insecure Nearside mirror glass insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated NSF and OSF (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 145,514 miles

Front both wheel bearings have wear / near excessive..

parking brake efficiency near minimum , nearside effort weak.

two exhaust rubber mount weak

Fail 3 Oct 2017 145,399 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated Nearside and Offside (2.5.A.2)

Fuel system component leaking Around front of fuel tank (7.2.3)

Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush NSR and OSR spring rear bushes (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NSF chassis lower face (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside and Offside front inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OSR inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear crossmember both sides (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 145,392 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking filler neck (7.2.3)

Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced low (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 129,522 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 125,927 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 121,262 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs rusty inner face

hand brake readings slightly low

Fail 30 Oct 2014 121,190 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs rusty inner face and slight judder

Pass 2 Aug 2013 112,073 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 100,427 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 83,790 miles

advise servicing of all brakes

Fail 19 Jul 2011 83,790 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise servicing of all brakes

Pass 30 Jun 2010 64,254 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 52,183 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 44,566 miles

spare tyre flat

wooden floor fitted in rear

Fail 1 Aug 2008 44,566 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

spare tyre flat

wooden floor fitted in rear

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 XZV 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 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 XZV, 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 XZV is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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