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SF05 BVH

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,808 mi
Last recorded111,808 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 BVH
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 111,808 miles

oil leak exhaust deteriorated

Fail 16 May 2017 111,808 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

oil leak exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 May 2016 108,120 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 108,120 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 May 2015 100,283 miles

Both front brake disc surfaces slightly corroded.

Both front wipers torn slightly.

Clutch pipe corroded.

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside rear tyre has a cut between treads but not exposing ply or cord at time of test.

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

Fail 13 May 2015 100,269 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Both front brake disc surfaces slightly corroded.

Both front wipers torn slightly.

Clutch pipe corroded.

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside rear tyre has a cut between treads but not exposing ply or cord at time of test.

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 90,174 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre exhaust silencer deteriated

Fail 18 Apr 2014 90,174 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre exhaust silencer deteriated

Pass 6 Mar 2013 79,342 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre side wall deteriated

Fail 5 Mar 2013 79,342 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/r tyre side wall deteriated

Pass 12 Mar 2012 67,473 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

clutch pipe and power steering pipes corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2012 67,473 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

clutch pipe and power steering pipes corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2011 57,897 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 47,103 miles

both rear brakes gripping slightly

engine oil close to low mark

front and rear tyres different sizes

various rear exhaust mountings slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2009 36,252 miles

offside front tyre getting close to limit

various exhaust mountings slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2008 30,088 miles

both wiper blades split

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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SF05 BVH is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 SF05 BVH, 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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SF05 BVH is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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