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BD05 FAF

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

71,490 mi
Last recorded71,490 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 FAF
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2025 71,490 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/r at the rear spring hanger . on the rear cross member, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/r outer sill next to rear spring, at the rear hanger outer edge, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under n/s/f wheel arch, at the rear of the wheel arch forming part of cab step / inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under o/s/f wheel arch, at the front of the suspension turret (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s/r outer sill next to rear spring at the rear hanger outer edge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

EML lamp on

Pass 27 Aug 2024 69,451 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

middle exhuast box outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2023 67,019 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes corroded but not excessive (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 60,696 miles

Centre Brake Light inoperative

Exhaust System Deteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2021 55,716 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 50,158 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 50,156 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 45,941 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 45,933 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 42,650 miles

Nearside centre inner sill holed and corroded outside prescibed area

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2018 42,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside centre inner sill holed and corroded outside prescibed area

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2017 40,588 miles

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

Offside Rear light unit damaged

exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2017 40,588 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear light unit damaged

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2016 37,855 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2015 34,539 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

exhaust mount rubbers perished

Pass 5 Jun 2014 31,395 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 28,157 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 24,763 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 19,798 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 16,468 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 12,552 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 8,805 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 FAF is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 FAF, 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 FAF registered?

BD05 FAF is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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The MOT history for BD05 FAF shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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