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BJ05 XAR

2005 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

194,543 mi
Last recorded194,543 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 XAR
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 194,543 miles

Nearside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 May 2023 194,543 miles

Nearside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 189,417 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed middle (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

hand brake only just passed it may need repair or adjustment

rear x member corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2022 189,200 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed middle (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

offside rear wheel arch holed

rear x member corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2021 183,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

nearside sill corroded

offside sill corroded

silencer corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2021 183,473 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced under wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill to x member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced by foot well (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced no 4 x member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced x member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

nearside sill corroded

offside sill corroded

silencer corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2020 175,033 miles

oil leak from engine

near side inner sills rusty

both side front chassis showing signs of surface rust

both side front inner wheel arches rusty

both side inner and outer sills showing signs of surface rust

exhaust rusty

front and rear cross members rusty

vehicle underside showing signs of surface rusty

Pass 26 Nov 2018 164,044 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 163,940 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 156,872 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 156,867 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 149,802 miles

all brake pipes under van have been painted

Fail 6 Aug 2016 149,797 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all brake pipes under van have been painted

Fail 14 Apr 2016 149,784 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement Front handbrake cable not releasing after application causing the rear brakes to bind (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Excessive corrosion to chassis within 30 cm from the rear mounting of the front subframe. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear Cross member excessively corroded within 30 cm. of the rear of rear spring hanger bracket. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Does not give a clear image on dip beam (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Excessive corrosion to chassis within 30 cm from the rear mounting of the front subframe. (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 144,137 miles

exhaust box corroded

rear lower pannel corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2015 144,137 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

exhaust box corroded

rear lower pannel corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2014 137,382 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 128,488 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 128,486 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 118,765 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 118,764 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 104,371 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 104,371 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 88,177 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 88,177 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 69,850 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2008 51,534 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Apr 2008 51,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BJ05 XAR is a 2005 Citroen Relay in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 BJ05 XAR, 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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BJ05 XAR is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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