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DF54 LDV

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

55,273 mi
Last recorded55,273 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 LDV
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 55,273 miles

Both front inner wheel arches corroding.

Emissions undetectable.

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 54,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

No reverse lamps

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 54,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner valence, rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point area, around and inside jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner valence, rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

No reverse lamps

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 54,428 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 53,847 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 53,503 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 52,450 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively front and rear. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 52,062 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Refresh washer fluid.

Pass 21 Feb 2019 51,747 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger and inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear brakes binding slightly, NS parking brake, reduced performance, Parking brake only just meets performance requirements.

Fail 19 Feb 2019 51,747 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger and inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear brakes binding slightly, NS parking brake, reduced performance, Parking brake only just meets performance requirements.

Pass 14 Feb 2018 51,368 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Corrosion showing in front inner wheel arches.

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 50,506 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 49,965 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 49,965 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 49,520 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 49,520 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 48,990 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 48,990 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 48,581 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 48,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 48,323 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 47,735 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 47,735 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Feb 2010 46,259 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 46,259 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 43,518 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f beam aim poor

Pass 18 Feb 2008 40,644 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 40,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake linkage locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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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DF54 LDV is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 DF54 LDV, 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 DF54 LDV registered?

DF54 LDV is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 21 February 2005.

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