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BL05 KKX

2005 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,367 mi
Last recorded84,367 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 KKX
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 84,367 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025 84,367 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 80,914 miles

Nearside Front Outer Cv boot perished

Pass 28 Jun 2023 76,533 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot perished

Fail 28 Jun 2023 76,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer cv boot perished

Pass 16 Jul 2022 69,663 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot perished

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2022 69,663 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot perished

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 59,661 miles

Exhaust mounting defective All 3 rear mountings perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill panel corrosion holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 59,308 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner body sill, at outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 59,297 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low headlamp slightly loose (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner body sill, at outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 59,055 miles

Front crossmember corroded

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

battery tray corroded.

Pass 8 Mar 2018 58,331 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 58,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 56,733 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 56,733 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 55,624 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 55,602 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 54,747 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 51,660 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 51,649 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 50,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 49,646 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 46,921 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 May 2011 46,920 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 39,948 miles

all exhaust rubbers cracked

off side inner drive shaft boot split

Fail 13 Jul 2010 39,944 miles

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

all exhaust rubbers cracked

off side inner drive shaft boot split

Fail 7 Aug 2009 29,173 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all rubber exhaust mountings cracked

Pass 7 Aug 2009 29,173 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

all rubber exhaust mountings cracked

Pass 22 Jul 2008 22,864 miles

off side inner cv boot split

Fail 7 Jul 2008 22,505 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

chassis plate missing

off side inner cv boot split

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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BL05 KKX is a 2005 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BL05 KKX, 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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BL05 KKX is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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