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VE05 LCA

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

170,767 mi
Last recorded170,767 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 LCA
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 170,767 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 170,757 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2017 259,111 miles

INJECTOR SEAL LEAKING

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED

Fail 20 Jul 2017 259,072 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot both sides (2.7.4)

fuel tank wet no obvious leak

injector blowing bye

lower engine mount split slight play

oil leak and gear oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2016 247,651 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2016 247,651 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 234,077 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

lower engine mount split

n/s lower seal corroded and holed

n/s/r lens smashed taped up

oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2015 233,982 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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)

Nearside Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

lower engine mount split

n/s lower seal corroded and holed

n/s/r lens smashed taped up

oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2014 213,594 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

passed emission test;but no printout due to very low smoke levels

Pass 12 Jun 2013 192,284 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 192,284 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2012 169,871 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 145,326 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2010 125,373 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 111,138 miles

nearside rear lamp has damage

Pass 12 Jun 2008 89,501 miles

both rear tyres - worn down to 3.0mm

spare tyre - worn down to 2.0mm

tempory repair to nearside rear light lens

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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VE05 LCA 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 68.8%.

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 VE05 LCA, 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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VE05 LCA is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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