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PL05 XZW

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,393 mi
Last recorded116,393 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 116,393 miles

Nearside Front flexi insecure

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

Offside Front flexis insecure

nsf and osf inner sills corroded

osr and nsr wheel archs corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2015 115,709 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) both flexis (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front flexi insecure

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

Offside Front flexis insecure

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

nsf and osf inner sills corroded

osr and nsr wheel archs corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2014 96,112 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2013 75,201 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 75,199 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 72,314 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 72,276 miles

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

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 59,969 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 50,677 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 157,423 miles

small crack on windscreen

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 XZW is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XZW, 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 XZW is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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