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VE02 MLF

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,379 mi
Last recorded132,379 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE02 MLF
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 132,379 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Apr 2018 132,379 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Dec 2016 125,309 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 119,340 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 119,340 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 112,066 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 112,032 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 105,742 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 105,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 91,811 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 80,306 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear axle bump stops poor condition

Pass 12 May 2010 55,841 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs corroded .not considered excessive

off side rear brake binding slightly. not considered excessive

off side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear discs corroded. not considered excessive

Pass 21 May 2009 49,083 miles

Front brake balance nearing 25% limit, (22%).

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Noted parking light switch not working.

Parking brake effort down on nearside rear, total efficiency just sufficient.

Pass 22 Apr 2008 39,400 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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VE02 MLF is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VE02 MLF, 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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VE02 MLF is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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