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BN55 ZYF

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,314 mi
Last recorded96,314 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 ZYF
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 96,314 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 94,199 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Both SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 90,842 miles

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning each side (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2024 90,842 miles

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner wheel arch as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated floor under step (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced cross member corroded as marked 2x locations (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning each side (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 86,227 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 85,100 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2022 85,059 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2022 85,052 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 82,740 miles

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

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

corrosion around front jacking points and inner and outer sills

Fail 8 Dec 2020 82,740 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion around front jacking points and inner and outer sills

Pass 7 Jun 2019 80,619 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Brake pipe mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 75,650 miles

offside rear cracking

Pass 1 Sep 2017 75,615 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 73,056 miles

Offside Steering tie rod inner ball joint slightly worn

Steering wheel padding repaired

Various patches of underseal on chassis

Pass 20 Aug 2015 64,552 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 56,328 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 47,994 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 40,946 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 32,761 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 27,998 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 21,581 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 16,991 miles

exhaust bobbins slightly deteriorated.

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 ZYF is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZYF, 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 BN55 ZYF registered?

BN55 ZYF is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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