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CE05 YEC

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

172,661 mi
Last recorded172,661 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 YEC
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 172,661 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

large amounts of underseal and grease covering underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Dec 2024 170,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower inner panel corroded,but not excessive enough to fail

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

some corrosion in both lower outer sills ,none excessive enough to fail.

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 11 Dec 2024 170,758 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill panel and out rigger,both marked with yellow chalk. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower inner panel corroded,but not excessive enough to fail

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

some corrosion in both lower outer sills ,none excessive enough to fail.

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 22 Dec 2023 167,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WEAR (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 167,055 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WEAR (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2023 167,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced TO MIDDLE (CHALKED) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 165,781 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 163,724 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower edge of Chassis behind suspension leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 163,712 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg/inner arch behind suspension leg marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower edge of Chassis behind suspension leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 162,942 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 162,942 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2019 161,626 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security By front subframe mount on chassis, has been chalked. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perishing also has inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 158,888 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 158,872 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 11 Mar 2017 154,991 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 152,346 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 150,893 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 149,684 miles

corrosion on nearside box section not within 30cm of suspention mountion components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 148,457 miles

corrosion offside and nearside inner saills

Pass 28 Feb 2012 147,571 miles

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

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

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

all brake discs pitted

offside headlamp aim on lowest limits

Pass 7 Jan 2011 146,449 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 134,537 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2009 134,537 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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CE05 YEC is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CE05 YEC, 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 CE05 YEC registered?

CE05 YEC is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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