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DG05 RLY

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,988 mi
Last recorded95,988 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 RLY
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 95,988 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front n/s and o/s rear rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 93,995 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 93,173 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 92,002 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Park brake requirements only just met , adjustment or repair required

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 92,002 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Park brake requirements only just met , adjustment or repair required

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 90,562 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2019 88,798 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 88,088 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 87,249 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 May 2016 86,505 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 86,487 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 May 2015 84,596 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2014 82,500 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2014 82,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 79,971 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 78,987 miles

Wax oil due to rust appearing all under van

Fail 2 Jan 2013 78,987 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Wax oil due to rust appearing all under van

Pass 9 Jan 2012 74,717 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 74,717 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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 67,898 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 67,898 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 63,682 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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DG05 RLY is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DG05 RLY, 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 DG05 RLY registered?

DG05 RLY is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is DG05 RLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG05 RLY shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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