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YC05 PZL

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

162,743 mi
Last recorded162,743 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 PZL
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 162,743 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under vehicle weld repaired in various areas and undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 162,735 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under wheel arch several areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under vehicle weld repaired in various areas and undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 162,727 miles

Nearside Body obviously not squarely located on chassis all outer sill (6.2.2 (b))

Nearside Body obviously not squarely located on chassis middle and rear inner sill (6.2.2 (b))

Offside Body obviously not squarely located on chassis middle and rear inner sill (6.2.2 (b))

Offside Body obviously not squarely located on chassis outer sill (6.2.2 (b))

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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced all inner wing chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all inner wing and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all under van corroded

front and rear cross member corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2016 161,572 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes have slight surface corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs slightly pitted/scored (3.5.1i)

brake pedal rubber wearing thin

centre exhaust outer skin corroded

clutch pedal rubber missing

surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Fail 29 Jul 2016 161,567 miles

Nearside Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated hinge broken (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis rail rear of suspension leg (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis rail rear of suspension leg (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes have slight surface corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs slightly pitted/scored (3.5.1i)

brake pedal rubber wearing thin

centre exhaust outer skin corroded

clutch pedal rubber missing

surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Jul 2015 161,370 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

nearside bonnet hinge broken

offside front bumper loose

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 161,366 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

nearside bonnet hinge broken

offside front bumper loose

Pass 15 Jul 2014 161,007 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 161,005 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 161,005 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust corroded

front pads getting low

Pass 21 Jun 2013 159,208 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 159,207 miles

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 148,848 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 138,481 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2011 138,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2010 126,760 miles

offside rear leaf spring slightly distorted

requires tracking

severe engine oil leak

wipers don't park correctly

Pass 26 Jun 2009 104,003 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 103,285 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 81,106 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 80,589 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

bonnet stay clip missing

lower section on offside door mirror missing

slight wear nearside rear shackle bushes

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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YC05 PZL is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YC05 PZL, 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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YC05 PZL is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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