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BD05 EYT

2005 Citroen Relay

Black Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

41,935 mi
Last recorded41,935 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 EYT
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 41,935 miles

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated X 2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Close to front sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated X 2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 41,935 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Close to front sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated X 2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Close to front sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated X 2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 41,661 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reverse light doesn't work

Fail 19 Aug 2024 41,661 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reverse light doesn't work

Pass 31 Jul 2023 41,617 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 41,566 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 40,511 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 39,964 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 39,314 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 37,651 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 37,651 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 36,979 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 36,979 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 35,605 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 35,605 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 34,067 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 29,961 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 26,098 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 25,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 25,877 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 25,205 miles

nearside rear inner platic wheel arch worn

slight damage to offside rear lamp lense

spare wheel missing

Fail 18 Aug 2011 25,203 miles

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

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

nearside rear inner platic wheel arch worn

slight damage to offside rear lamp lense

spare wheel missing

Pass 17 Aug 2010 24,142 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 23,110 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 23,105 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Damage to offside rear tyre on inside wall

Nearside wiper poor

Pass 11 Jun 2008 18,787 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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BD05 EYT is a 2005 Citroen Relay in Black with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BD05 EYT, 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 BD05 EYT registered?

BD05 EYT is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 23 May 2005.

Is BD05 EYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD05 EYT shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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