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BN55 OWJ

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

51,468 mi
Last recorded51,468 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 OWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 51,468 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 51,383 miles

Exhaust Metal Hanger Bracket is broken.

Pass 8 Aug 2023 51,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre 2016 & cracking on outer wall

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre 2014

Spare tyre 2005 !

Pass 12 Aug 2022 50,514 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Spare tyre appears to be 2005

Wiper blades poor

Pass 16 Aug 2021 50,381 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 50,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2020 49,978 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 49,264 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Aug 2018 48,774 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 48,089 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 47,684 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 44,088 miles

Front brakes slightly binding

Nearside wiper blade poor

Offside Front tyre worn very low on inner edge

Offside wiper blade poor

Pass 16 Aug 2014 40,092 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 40,092 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 36,089 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 30,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 25,011 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 25,011 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 19,689 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 16,339 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 12,369 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 9,503 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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BN55 OWJ is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BN55 OWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN55 OWJ registered?

BN55 OWJ is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is BN55 OWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 OWJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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