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WR05 EFH

2005 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

180,492 mi
Last recorded180,492 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 EFH
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2022 180,492 miles

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 180,441 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 173,349 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 173,347 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 169,344 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 169,343 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 162,780 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 162,779 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 156,625 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake cable corroded

silencer corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2018 156,610 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch behind road wheel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch behind road wheel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear handbrake cable corroded

silencer corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2017 143,118 miles

corroding on both front inner flitch panels and chassis rails behind road wheels

silencer corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2016 129,542 miles

Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

centre silencer corroded

corroding on both front inner flitch panels and chassis rails behind road wheels

Pass 6 May 2015 116,661 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 103,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 103,497 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 91,519 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 91,519 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 82,681 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 76,188 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 76,188 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 70,096 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear tyres scuffed and perished

wiper linkage noisy

Pass 20 Apr 2010 70,096 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear tyres scuffed and perished

wiper linkage noisy

Pass 7 Apr 2009 62,613 miles

all tyre sidewalls scuffed

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Fail 6 Apr 2009 62,613 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all tyre sidewalls scuffed

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2008 54,326 miles

rear tyres scuffed

Fail 19 Apr 2008 54,326 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear tyres scuffed

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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WR05 EFH is a 2005 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 WR05 EFH, 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 WR05 EFH registered?

WR05 EFH is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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