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BN05 RWO

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,845 mi
Last recorded99,845 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 RWO
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 99,845 miles

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

Front corrosion to inner steps

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

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

all tyres cracking in tread

corrosion to sills

Pass 15 Feb 2019 99,756 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2017 95,222 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

inner sills corroded

oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2016 94,073 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

o/s and n/s sills corroded

oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2016 94,073 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

o/s and n/s sills corroded

oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2015 92,863 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 93,863 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both inner cv boots leaking grease

n/s inner sills corroded

o/s inner sills corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2014 91,810 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

front discs rusty

oil leak

rear discs rusty

slight blue smoke from exaust

slight corrosion o/s/f inner wing

Pass 11 Feb 2013 89,249 miles

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

coolant level low

Fail 5 Feb 2013 89,245 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 16 Feb 2012 89,120 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 87,223 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2010 83,538 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 83,446 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 79,550 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 60,461 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 RWO is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RWO, 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 BN05 RWO registered?

BN05 RWO is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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