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B21 HGJ

2005 Citroen Relay

Black Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

82,271 mi
Last recorded82,271 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 HGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 82,271 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 79,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 79,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 78,334 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 78,303 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill has 2x holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner sill repair patch not welded along bottom (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 77,658 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 77,627 miles

Brake performance not tested not tested due to missing brake pad (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket insecure rear securing nut missing (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket insecure rear securing nut missing (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 76,409 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 76,403 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 74,068 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front brake slight drag

Fail 13 Sep 2019 74,067 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested both sides (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arches to the front jacking point both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front brake slight drag

Pass 16 Aug 2018 68,308 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 68,308 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side LOW READING (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SIDE SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure EXHAUST RUBBERS SPLIT (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering WHEEL ARCH TO SHOCKER MOUNT SMALL HOLE (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 63,732 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 63,731 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 59,414 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 55,625 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2014 55,625 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2013 51,140 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2013 51,140 miles

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

Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2012 46,120 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 41,842 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 38,031 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 30,854 miles

o\s\f tyre close to legal limit

Fail 20 Aug 2009 30,851 miles

Offside Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

o\s\f tyre close to legal limit

wiper blades split

Pass 20 Aug 2008 25,163 miles

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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B21 HGJ is a 2005 Citroen Relay in Black with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 B21 HGJ, 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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B21 HGJ is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 23 August 2005.

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