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VN05 XAU

2005 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,793 mi
Last recorded135,793 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 135,793 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 135,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 125,654 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 118,987 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 113,782 miles

n/s/r tyre punctured

o/s/f tyre close to limit

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

very slight noise in front wheel bearings

Pass 17 Jul 2013 107,740 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 102,005 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

high level stop light not working

Pass 16 Jul 2011 96,247 miles

Front brakes slightly binding

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 88,951 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 88,822 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 82,180 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 69,490 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 XAU is a 2005 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XAU, 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 XAU registered?

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

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