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BN05 RXD

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

124,175 mi
Last recorded124,175 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 124,175 miles

heavily undersealed front to rear underside and suspension

Fail 21 Apr 2025 124,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rack misting

rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2024 122,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

silencer outer skin corroded

under body surface corrosion and covered with under seal

Fail 17 Apr 2024 122,676 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

silencer outer skin corroded

under body surface corrosion and covered with under seal

Pass 28 Apr 2023 121,076 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody slightly corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2023 121,076 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

both rear tyres perished

underbody slightly corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2020 116,210 miles

Body has corrosion and is perforated in areas outside of prescribed areas

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (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 8 Mar 2019 108,846 miles

Body has corrosion and is perforated in areas outside of prescribed areas

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 108,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Body has corrosion and is perforated in areas outside of prescribed areas

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 99,214 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened o/s/n/s (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 86,125 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 86,120 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 76,472 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 69,355 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 69,349 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 61,749 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 54,313 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 47,453 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 47,453 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 41,346 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 34,392 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 28,319 miles

nearside wiper blade splitting

Pass 26 Feb 2008 21,674 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 RXD 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 RXD, 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 RXD registered?

BN05 RXD is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is BN05 RXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 RXD shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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