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BJ55 THG

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

90,140 mi
Last recorded90,140 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 THG
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 90,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear shock covers corroded

spare wheel corroded

underside undersealed

Fail 10 Dec 2024 90,118 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

rear shock shroud missing shock corroded

spare wheel corroded

underside undersealed

Pass 11 Dec 2023 88,687 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti roll bar links bushes perishing

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti roll bar link bushes perishing

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2022 86,733 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust corroded

general corrosion to underside components and structure

n/s/r shock absorb-er casings corroded

various points of underseal to underside

Fail 5 Dec 2022 86,733 miles

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust corroded

general corrosion to underside components and structure

n/s/r shock absorb-er casings corroded

various points of underseal to underside

Pass 16 Dec 2021 83,987 miles

centre exhaust corroded

general corrosion to underside components and structure

various points of underseal to underside

Pass 27 Nov 2020 81,228 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

center exhaust corroded

various points of under seal to underside

Pass 13 Nov 2019 79,804 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

center exhaust corroded

corrosion to rear structure

Fail 12 Nov 2019 79,803 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

corrosion to rear structure

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

center exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2018 78,139 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

center exhaust corroded

corrosion to rear structure

Pass 1 Nov 2017 75,070 miles

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

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

corrosion to underside structure at rear

Pass 3 Sep 2016 72,596 miles

underside of the vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2015 67,710 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2015 67,710 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 62,789 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 56,612 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside wiperblade split

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

Rear brakes could be better

Fail 4 Jun 2013 56,612 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside wiperblade split

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

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

Rear brakes could be better

Pass 3 May 2012 49,520 miles

1.o/s/r tyre close to wear limit.2.front and rear fdlashers faded

Fail 3 May 2012 49,520 miles

1.o/s/r tyre close to wear limit.2.front and rear fdlashers faded

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 May 2011 34,864 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 May 2010 25,741 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2010 25,735 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 17,328 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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BJ55 THG is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 BJ55 THG, 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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BJ55 THG is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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