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BX05 BXN

2005 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 1977cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,809 mi
Last recorded108,809 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 BXN
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,977cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 108,809 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Under body covered in heavy black substance

Pass 30 Jun 2025 107,989 miles

Offside Rear chasis near sill corroded

Fail 30 May 2025 107,988 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near central sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near central sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear chasis near sill corroded

Pass 1 May 2024 106,907 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 106,902 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 May 2023 105,080 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 103,105 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 103,100 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 99,678 miles

Front Coil spring corroded o/s+n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

complete underbody and components been undersealed

Pass 21 Feb 2020 98,416 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 97,092 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also, wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear corrosion to chassis and suspension area

Fail 28 May 2019 97,091 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened o/s+n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also, wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear corrosion to chassis and suspension area

Pass 24 May 2018 93,815 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 93,814 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting near the jacking point as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2017 90,326 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 87,473 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 87,468 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 80,358 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Sep 2011 73,661 miles

front plate cracked

Fail 30 Aug 2011 73,654 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front plate cracked

Pass 2 Aug 2010 62,511 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 49,722 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2009 49,722 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 36,207 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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BX05 BXN is a 2005 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 1,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BX05 BXN, 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 BX05 BXN registered?

BX05 BXN is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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