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BT05 TWZ

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

58,224 mi
Last recorded58,224 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 TWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 58,224 miles
Fail 17 May 2025 58,224 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 58,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box section jacking point excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and box section excessively corroded by leaf spring anchor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill by leaf spring anchor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner box section excessively corroded by leaf spring anchor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

parking brake warning lamp not operating

Pass 1 Nov 2023 57,203 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 57,042 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 56,666 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 56,242 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 56,234 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at upper wheel arch at shocker mouting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front to rear at inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper at inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at chassis out riger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front to rear at inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

middle exhaust box corrored but not blowing

Pass 31 Jul 2019 55,543 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed row 4 (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 54,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking on side of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 54,668 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended 4th row seat belt not returning (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/75/16c (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking on side of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear 3 row seat has had lap belt fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2017 52,710 miles

offside front tyre poor condition

Fail 24 Aug 2017 52,668 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside front tyre poor condition

Pass 30 Aug 2016 47,073 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 42,129 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s and n/s (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 42,129 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s and n/s (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 36,828 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 33,016 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 28,344 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 25,245 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 24,560 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 16,693 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 11,063 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 6,790 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 3,588 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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BT05 TWZ is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BT05 TWZ, 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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BT05 TWZ is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 15 August 2005.

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