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BX05 DHG

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

54,116 mi
Last recorded54,116 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 DHG
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 54,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 41,141 miles

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front radiator mounting area corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2023 38,007 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front radiator mounting area corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2023 38,007 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front radiator mounting area corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2022 37,837 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2021 37,061 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 37,061 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 37,018 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 37,016 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 34,813 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 34,813 miles

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 May 2018 32,332 miles

front brake discs corroded

handbrake cables corroded

oil leak

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 24 May 2018 32,332 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front brake discs corroded

handbrake cables corroded

oil leak

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2017 28,825 miles

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 May 2016 27,163 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 26,203 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 26,203 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Reverse light not working

Pass 11 Jun 2014 24,638 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 24,638 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2014 23,524 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 23,314 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 23,312 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2012 23,197 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

interaction on dash between handbrake light and alternator light.Brake light goes off when idle speed raised so no faults on brake system

Pass 28 Apr 2011 22,591 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 22,587 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

off side front top marker inop

Fail 28 Mar 2011 22,582 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 21,985 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 21,985 miles

Centre Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 19,802 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 18,330 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 18,330 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

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 DHG is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 BX05 DHG, 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 DHG registered?

BX05 DHG is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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