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BJ05 XWE

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

191,425 mi
Last recorded191,425 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 XWE
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 191,425 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

all brake pipe cover in under seal

Fail 23 Sep 2025 191,421 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

all brake pipe cover in under seal

Pass 15 Oct 2024 186,241 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2024 186,225 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Central chassis (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected Handbrake cable mounting (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 177,782 miles

Nearside Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2023 177,777 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 166,248 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 155,871 miles

Nearside Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

all brake pipes cover in sealant

Pass 3 Aug 2020 145,747 miles

Exhaust mounting in poor condition

Front Crossmember corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 134,919 miles

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

front crossmenber corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2018 124,401 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 115,423 miles

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

Front front cross member excessively corroded (radiator support)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 115,423 miles

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

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front front cross member excessively corroded (radiator support)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 114,654 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 114,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 110,619 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 102,629 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 95,785 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 89,169 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 Apr 2011 75,197 miles

Engine oil leak,offside rear number plate light slightly dull and offside front tyre wearing close to limit.

Pass 4 May 2010 62,960 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 55,466 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 46,865 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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BJ05 XWE is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BJ05 XWE, 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 BJ05 XWE registered?

BJ05 XWE is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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