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VU05 NDK

2005 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

124,544 mi
Last recorded124,544 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 NDK
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2023 124,544 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to corrosion (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim too low NSF/OSF (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Complete inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking Point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear Step Holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis Leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel Arch Above Jacking Point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch hole for subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NSR Inner wheel arch front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NSR outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis Leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

OSF Seat Holed

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OSR Outer sill cover fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear valance corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2022 118,893 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front chassis leg corroded by cross member

Fail 13 Jan 2022 118,812 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front chassis leg corroded by cross member

Pass 4 Jan 2021 115,094 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 108,471 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 101,545 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 92,775 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 84,042 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 76,045 miles

exhaust heat shield corrosion

exhaust rubbers perrishing

near side front cv boot scrorred and likley to split but not allowing ingress of dirt

near side rear tyre worn outside edge

nsr/osr spring hangers mount corrosion

oil leak

panel damage

rear cross member corrosion

rear leaf springs flat

Pass 30 May 2014 68,757 miles

both offside tyres cracking to side walls

compensator valve sticky

engine oil leak from turbo

nearside front outer cv boot perrished (near excessive)

nearside rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 3 Jun 2013 62,697 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2012 56,137 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 49,167 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 43,770 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 36,357 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2009 36,341 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 24,134 miles

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

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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VU05 NDK is a 2005 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 VU05 NDK, 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 VU05 NDK registered?

VU05 NDK is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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