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PV55 CAO

2005 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,621 mi
Last recorded94,621 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPV55 CAO
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2023 94,621 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Corroded and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill corroded and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch corroded and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point. corroded and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corroded and holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Corroded and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both sides. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Engine. (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust system silencer deteriorated.

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play both sides. ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 89,045 miles

Exhaust mounting defective All rubber mountings perished (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Too wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both, side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 89,045 miles

Exhaust mounting defective All rubber mountings perished (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Too wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both, side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 84,830 miles

Central Exhaust system silencer deteriorated.

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Out rigger corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 84,830 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Inadequate effort at wheel. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Engine, fuel pump area. (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust system silencer deteriorated.

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Out rigger corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 80,234 miles

Central Lower Exhaust mounting defective Four exhaust system mounting hanger rubbers are deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewalls are perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewalls are perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 80,234 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour Both front and both rear indicator bulbs are excessively white. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Lower Exhaust mounting defective Four exhaust system mounting hanger rubbers are deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewalls are perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewalls are perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive More than one slight oil leak from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 76,746 miles

Both rear tyres cracking all round

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 72,522 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

both rear tyres light cracking all round

Fail 22 Nov 2018 72,522 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

both rear tyres light cracking all round

Pass 27 Nov 2017 66,278 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2017 66,278 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 60,766 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 60,766 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 55,155 miles

N.S.R tyre has splits on inner edge

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

O.S.R outer edge perished

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 48,387 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 41,720 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 41,720 miles

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 24 Nov 2012 35,931 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall slight damage

Pass 24 Nov 2012 35,931 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall slight damage

Pass 23 Nov 2011 31,317 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 25,697 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 21,128 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 16,383 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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PV55 CAO is a 2005 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PV55 CAO, 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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PV55 CAO is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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