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BN05 JYF

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

61,760 mi
Last recorded61,760 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 JYF
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2025 61,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

cab corroded

chassis corroded

corrosion holes marked in yellow

Pass 22 Feb 2024 58,858 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 55,631 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 55,609 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded load valve area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/75/16c (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 54,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 54,298 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired rear of subframe mounting (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 52,390 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

nearside and offside front inner arches to chassis rails corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2020 52,390 miles

Nearside Exhaust system insecure rubber mount about to fail (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21 + 20 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside non obligatory mirror ineffective

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

nearside and offside front inner arches to chassis rails corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2019 49,554 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose non obligatory mirror mount damaged and loose but not likely to fall off, interior mirror fitted (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 49,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail around jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. incorrect size (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail around jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215 75 R16 C (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose non obligatory mirror mount damaged and loose but not likely to fall off, interior mirror fitted (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis cross member (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

correct tyre size 215/75 R16C

Pass 17 Apr 2018 47,921 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and rear arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear slight noise from wheel bearing when wheel is spun by hand

Nearside mirror mount damaged center mirror present and giving a view to the rear

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of wheel arch around jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Radiator leaking

Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member above brake load compensating valve (3.3.A.2)

corrosion to drivers and passengers cab steps visible under vehicle

exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated

light cracking to nearside rear tyre valve

Fail 16 Apr 2018 47,921 miles

All position lamps not working ignition off only (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and rear arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear slight noise from wheel bearing when wheel is spun by hand

Nearside mirror mount damaged center mirror present and giving a view to the rear

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of wheel arch around jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member above brake load compensating valve (3.3.A.2)

corrosion to drivers and passengers cab steps visible under vehicle

exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated

light cracking to nearside rear tyre valve

Pass 21 Mar 2017 45,257 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 45,257 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 39,308 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 30,156 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 26,388 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 24,073 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 20,983 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 17,670 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 14,529 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 11,394 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 8,113 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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BN05 JYF is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc 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 BN05 JYF, 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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BN05 JYF is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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