MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,564 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
EXHAUST CORRODED
FRONT CHASSIS LEGS CORRODED
FRONT INNER WING / ARCHES CORRODED
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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))
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))
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
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
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
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
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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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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