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CG51 CGS

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,661 mi
Last recorded54,661 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCG51 CGS
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 54,661 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 54,641 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 52,714 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 51,531 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 50,531 miles

Exhaust system corroded

General underbody corrosion

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

Nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

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

Offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2021 48,164 miles

Exhaust system corroded in places

General under body corrosion

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 46,259 miles

Exhaust system corroded in places

Light Surface corrosion to under body in places

Pass 4 Oct 2019 45,848 miles

Surface corrosion to under body in places

Pass 5 Oct 2018 44,093 miles

patches of general underbody corrosion

Fail 5 Oct 2018 44,093 miles

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

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

patches of general underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2017 41,736 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 41,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Sep 2016 37,458 miles

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

OS mirror damaged

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre wearing low on the inside edge

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 30 Sep 2016 37,458 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre wearing low on the inside edge

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Oct 2015 32,259 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

exhaust mounting rubbers worn

Pass 6 Oct 2014 26,849 miles

passenger seat removed at time of retest

Fail 24 Sep 2014 26,845 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

high level brake light not working

wipers poor

Pass 20 Sep 2013 21,295 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 19,436 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 17,038 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 13,644 miles

Offside handbrake cable slightly siezed

Pass 25 Sep 2009 9,516 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 5,653 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 5,653 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.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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CG51 CGS is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CG51 CGS, 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 CG51 CGS registered?

CG51 CGS is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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