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RY05 BBZ

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,398 mi
Last recorded81,398 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 BBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 81,398 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 72,049 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2018 72,049 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 67,776 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 61,703 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 54,265 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 51,106 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 48,371 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 48,371 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 42,738 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 36,810 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 32,132 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2010 32,132 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 27,702 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 27,702 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 May 2008 23,167 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 23,142 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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RY05 BBZ is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RY05 BBZ, 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 RY05 BBZ registered?

RY05 BBZ is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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