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VN05 XAP

2005 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

145,325 mi
Last recorded145,325 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 XAP
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 145,325 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 145,320 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 142,041 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 142,041 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 136,742 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 136,742 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 133,584 miles

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

general rust around front inner wheel arches

Fail 8 Apr 2016 133,584 miles

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

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

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

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

general rust around front inner wheel arches

Pass 30 Jan 2015 130,791 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

possible fuel smell in engine bay area, unable to determine leak(damp/condensated conditions

Fail 22 Jan 2015 130,791 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Nov 2013 122,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking in sidewall

Fail 19 Nov 2013 122,611 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking in sidewall

Pass 1 Nov 2012 109,657 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

gear stick broken,hard to select gear

nearside rear brake backing plate damp,poss brake fluid

Fail 30 Oct 2012 109,656 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 96,693 miles

AIRBOX LID NOT SCREWED ON

DAMAGE TO ZONE 'A' ON LIMIT

NO BONNET PROP FITTED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE INNER WING GUARDS LOOSE

OFFSIDE SILL DISTORTED

SPARE TYRE FLAT

SPARE WHEEL BRACKET (1 OF 2) NOT DONE UP

Pass 18 Sep 2010 85,924 miles

airbox lid not screwed down

nearside sunvisor will not stow

rear indicators slightly faded

Fail 17 Sep 2010 85,921 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

airbox lid not screwed down

nearside sunvisor will not stow

rear indicators slightly faded

Pass 6 Jul 2009 76,656 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 76,656 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 58,688 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 58,671 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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 XAP is a 2005 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 VN05 XAP, 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 XAP registered?

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

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