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VU05 NDZ

2005 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

117,564 mi
Last recorded117,564 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 NDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 117,564 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2021 117,559 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 Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 112,900 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

FRONT CHASSIS LEGS CORRODED

FRONT INNER WING / ARCHES CORRODED

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 112,864 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL / FORWARD LEAF SPRING MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

EXHAUST CORRODED

FRONT CHASSIS LEGS CORRODED

FRONT INNER WING / ARCHES CORRODED

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 110,182 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 110,148 miles

Exhaust system insecure CENTRE AND REAR (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ARCH IN 2 PLACES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

CLUTCH AND BRAKE PEDAL RUBBERS WORN

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

NEARSIDE BONNET HINGE BROKEN BUT STILL SECURE

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 106,163 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

centre exhaust deteriorated

nearside and offside lower ball joints have wear

nearside bonnet hinge broken

Fail 7 Feb 2018 106,142 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam h7 / 477 (1.7.5a)

centre exhaust deteriorated

nearside and offside lower ball joints have wear

nearside bonnet hinge broken

Pass 10 Feb 2017 102,721 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 102,721 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 99,331 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 96,141 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 91,048 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 87,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Oct 2012 87,501 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Oct 2011 83,275 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 74,432 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 58,691 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 May 2008 42,922 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 42,922 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (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 NDZ is a 2005 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VU05 NDZ, 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 NDZ registered?

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

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