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PN05 WDV

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

172,217 mi
Last recorded172,217 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN05 WDV
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2023 172,217 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 2 places next to brake pipes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 3 places next to coil spring back of wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corner valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 170,246 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 170,226 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources NEARSIDE REG PLATE LAMP INOP (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 159,924 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 159,912 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis and out rigger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury inner cill holed and corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis and out rigger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2020 159,691 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2019 149,414 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 147,912 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Outer Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake requirements only just met

Pass 24 Aug 2017 147,360 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s & o/s (2.7.3)

Front cross member corroded but not within prescribed areas

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 147,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak Bottom hose ()

Exhaust rubber broken at tail pipe but not insecure

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

Offside Front Corroded/holed near front crossmember but does not affect steering or braking

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 145,818 miles

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

parking brake requirements only just met,

service brake requirements only just met.

Fail 3 Aug 2016 145,818 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

parking brake requirements only just met,

service brake requirements only just met.

Pass 4 Aug 2015 144,593 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2015 144,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 135,670 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 134,525 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 132,123 miles

o/s/r lamp cracked

Fail 7 Feb 2012 132,123 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

o/s/r lamp cracked

Pass 28 Feb 2011 124,663 miles

wipers poor/ o/s/washer aim low/ exmounts poor/ rear tyres cracking/ o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 28 Feb 2011 124,662 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

wipers poor/ o/s/washer aim low/ exmounts poor/ rear tyres cracking/ o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 15 Mar 2010 117,622 miles

n/s/f bumper damaged/ stone chip in screen/ exhaust mountings cracking

Fail 15 Mar 2010 117,621 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

n/s/f bumper damaged/ stone chip in screen/ exhaust mountings cracking

Pass 16 Mar 2009 107,902 miles

exhaust rubbers splitting / oil leaks / brake pipes covered in plastic coating / stone chip in screen / rear light lenses cracked / front bumper damaged.

Fail 16 Mar 2009 107,902 miles

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

exhaust rubbers splitting / oil leaks / brake pipes covered in plastic coating / stone chip in screen / rear light lenses cracked / front bumper damaged.

Pass 11 Mar 2008 89,844 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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PN05 WDV is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 PN05 WDV, 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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PN05 WDV is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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