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BD05 EYW

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,555 mi
Last recorded93,555 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 EYW
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 93,555 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2024 93,312 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective rubber cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2024 93,298 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Body insecure hole in cill marked in yellow (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective rubber cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 93,288 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rubber cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 92,033 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

minor oil leaks

Fail 11 Mar 2019 91,999 miles

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch to chass/leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated jamming on door (1.1.6 (d))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 88,725 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AREA (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 88,709 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating BOTH (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AREA (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 87,994 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 87,992 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 pipes under master cylinder and under chass/leg (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded going to rack (2.3.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

clutch pipe corrodid

Pass 6 Jan 2016 85,328 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2015 81,964 miles

Both rear tyres perished and cracking in tread

NSF tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated.

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 81,964 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both rear tyres perished and cracking in tread

NSF tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated.

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 79,806 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 79,304 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 76,394 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 73,387 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 71,803 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 71,803 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 71,017 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 71,013 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2008 56,829 miles

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

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 EYW is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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