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VN05 XAJ

2005 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,330 mi
Last recorded94,330 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 XAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 94,330 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 94,327 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged bracket corroded (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 90,206 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 90,203 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 86,761 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion outer sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2017 86,749 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion outer sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2016 82,811 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Oil leak of engine slight leak ()

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

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

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2015 79,007 miles

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

oil leak

silencer corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2014 74,547 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2013 70,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2012 66,496 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 61,952 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 57,757 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 51,835 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 38,414 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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VN05 XAJ is a 2005 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VN05 XAJ, 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 VN05 XAJ registered?

VN05 XAJ is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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