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B8 OUE

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

57,438 mi
Last recorded57,438 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 OUE
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 57,438 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear INNER SILL CORRDID TO EXCESS ( NON PRESCRIBED AREA )

Fail 25 Jul 2025 57,438 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear INNER SILL CORRDID TO EXCESS ( NON PRESCRIBED AREA )

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 56,465 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security support sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 56,454 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security support sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 55,920 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 52,438 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 49,690 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 49,653 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 47,638 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 47,638 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 46,868 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 46,348 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 44,500 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 41,347 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 41,336 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 41,122 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 41,118 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 39,767 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 31,308 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 24,674 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 17,773 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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B8 OUE is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B8 OUE, 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 B8 OUE registered?

B8 OUE is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is B8 OUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 OUE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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