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SA05 BAO

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

117,325 mi
Last recorded117,325 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 BAO
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2016 117,325 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 113,484 miles

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

Front crossmember corroded but not considered excessive

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear crossmember corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 16 Dec 2013 104,563 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 Dec 2013 104,563 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside 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 suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 92,229 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2012 92,221 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 77,893 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 77,893 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 64,939 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 64,938 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 46,659 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 26,406 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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SA05 BAO is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SA05 BAO, 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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SA05 BAO is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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