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RK55 BWF

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

199,599 mi
Last recorded199,599 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 BWF
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2017 199,599 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 199,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 189,994 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2015 164,235 miles

fluid around fuel pump

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

smell of fuel under bonnet

Pass 5 Jan 2015 142,652 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 5 Jan 2015 142,652 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 13 Jan 2014 119,021 miles

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

nearside rear lamp lense damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2014 119,021 miles

nearside rear lamp lense damaged

Pass 12 Sep 2012 109,211 miles

BOTH WIPER RUBBBERS SPLIT

DAMAGE TO N/S/R LIGHT LENSE

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

Fail 6 Sep 2012 109,198 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

BOTH WIPER RUBBBERS SPLIT

DAMAGE TO N/S/R LIGHT LENSE

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

Fail 21 Jun 2012 107,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 78,393 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 78,385 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 48,099 miles

Rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 30 Mar 2010 48,094 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear brakes slightly binding

Rear brakes slightly binding

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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RK55 BWF is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 RK55 BWF, 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 RK55 BWF registered?

RK55 BWF is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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