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VU05 NDX

2005 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

99,938 mi
Last recorded99,938 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 99,938 miles

Advise both front axle tyres wearing close to legal limit.

Advise both front inner wheel arches corroded.

Advise both inner sills corroded.

Advise both inner steps corroded.

Advise general corrosion.

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 99,857 miles

Advise chassis corroded.

Advise front brake pipes corroded.

Advise n,s inner wheel arch corroded.

Advise o,s rear tyre wall perished.

Advise o,s rear wheel bind.

Pass 1 Jul 2019 99,702 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust corroded

General corrosion

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 98,894 miles

Advise both front axle tyres close to legal limit

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 93,560 miles

Exhaust corroded

General corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2016 89,890 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 85,831 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 82,945 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 78,634 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 126,687 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 69,657 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 65,492 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f wheel bearing has a slight noise in it

Pass 13 May 2009 46,928 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 35,264 miles

1.o/s wiper linkage(wheelbox)worn

Fail 13 May 2008 35,246 miles

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

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

1.o/s wiper linkage(wheelbox)worn

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 NDX is a 2005 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VU05 NDX, 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 NDX registered?

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

Is VU05 NDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU05 NDX shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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