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YF05 TZA

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

149,473 mi
Last recorded149,473 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 TZA
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 149,473 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 149,469 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 138,571 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 133,014 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 133,014 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 118,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 118,902 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 108,404 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 108,404 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 92,178 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 91,882 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 74,059 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 74,059 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 56,963 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2008 56,963 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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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YF05 TZA is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 YF05 TZA, 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 YF05 TZA registered?

YF05 TZA is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 26 August 2005.

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