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VN05 XAS

2005 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,784 mi
Last recorded115,784 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 XAS
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 115,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 110,149 miles

Exhaust mounting rubbers perished/deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2013 104,585 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 104,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 93,780 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 93,723 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2011 80,993 miles

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

slight split to o/s wiper blade

Fail 26 Apr 2011 80,918 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

slight split to o/s wiper blade

Pass 29 Jun 2009 65,424 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 51,525 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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VN05 XAS is a 2005 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XAS, 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 XAS registered?

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

Is VN05 XAS safe to buy?

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