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WV05 XAE

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

118,194 mi
Last recorded118,194 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 XAE
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 118,194 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 118,190 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing bay area holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger and under sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 113,580 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 113,578 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 107,162 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 100,638 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyre sidewalls slightly deteriorated

fluid round power steering rack no leaks detected

Fail 26 Mar 2014 100,638 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

both rear tyre sidewalls slightly deteriorated

fluid round power steering rack no leaks detected

Pass 28 Mar 2013 89,305 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 89,305 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 80,296 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 80,210 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 71,743 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 71,700 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

nearside front inner cv boot split

Pass 29 Mar 2010 62,909 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 62,909 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 51,679 miles

wipers smearing windscreen

Pass 31 Mar 2008 42,260 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 42,260 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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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WV05 XAE is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WV05 XAE, 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 WV05 XAE registered?

WV05 XAE is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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