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BN55 XZG

2005 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

175,009 mi
Last recorded175,009 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 XZG
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 175,009 miles

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

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

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

front lower panel corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2025 174,996 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

front lower panel corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2024 173,463 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2024 173,463 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 170,900 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 170,900 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 168,136 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under side has had alot of welding and been under sealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 168,134 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front bolt on crossmember corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front inner arch corroded in few places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front inner arch corroded in a few places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear crossmember above axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear crossmember behind bumper corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 158,258 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 158,258 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 148,682 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

under side rusty

Fail 17 Jul 2019 148,675 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member infront of axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outriger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure lens (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member infront of axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outter sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under side rusty

Pass 26 Jul 2018 136,137 miles

Nearside Front cv boot damp

under side light rust

Pass 17 Aug 2017 120,717 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 120,716 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 120,715 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside parking brake not as high as expecxted or offside (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 105,136 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 105,136 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 94,352 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 94,352 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 78,730 miles

rear bump stops resting on axle

Pass 12 Jul 2013 62,738 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 5 Oct 2012 58,436 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 58,431 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 49,197 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 39,535 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 30,424 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 30,424 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 21,838 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 21,838 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 16,411 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 10,164 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 XZG is a 2005 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 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 BN55 XZG, 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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BN55 XZG is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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