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BV55 UBC

2005 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

90,993 mi
Last recorded90,993 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 UBC
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 90,993 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 90,992 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 88,446 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 88,440 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 84,667 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 81,806 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 81,801 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail All front flexi brake pipes (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2021 77,730 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 77,728 miles

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch/step area as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 76,549 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 71,251 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 67,976 miles

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged rear belt slightly fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 64,592 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 60,038 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 56,606 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 51,198 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 45,596 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 38,889 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 34,208 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 28,026 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 20,200 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 14,646 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 4,177 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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BV55 UBC is a 2005 Citroen Relay in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BV55 UBC, 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 BV55 UBC registered?

BV55 UBC is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 22 November 2005.

Is BV55 UBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV55 UBC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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