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DX05 KWR

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

54,123 mi
Last recorded54,123 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 KWR
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 54,123 miles

Both rear tyres misshapen

Exhaust rubber broken

Front cross member corroding

o/s & n/s front inner wings corroding

Pass 7 Jan 2025 51,365 miles

Front cross member corroding

o/s & n/s front inner wings corroding

o/s rear tyre misshapen

Fail 7 Jan 2025 51,365 miles

Front cross member corroding

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

o/s & n/s front inner wings corroding

o/s rear tyre misshapen

Fail 5 Dec 2024 51,361 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front cross member starting to corrode

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

n/s front inner wing area corroding

o/s rear tyre misshapen

Pass 6 Dec 2023 49,248 miles

Battery clamp corroded

Some corrosion to n/s front inner sill area

Fail 28 Nov 2023 49,241 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Battery clamp corroded

Some corrosion to n/s front inner sill area

Pass 15 Dec 2022 47,328 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

N/S/F brake pad cracking up.

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Slight corrosion to N/S/F inner sill.

Pass 7 Dec 2021 44,620 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 44,609 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 42,855 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 42,855 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 38,914 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Jun 2018 36,995 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 36,770 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 34,718 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 32,637 miles

front cross member corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2015 29,030 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 26,547 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 22,814 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 20,458 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 15,496 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 12,456 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 11,220 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 11,218 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 9,652 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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DX05 KWR is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DX05 KWR, 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 DX05 KWR registered?

DX05 KWR is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 22 June 2005.

Is DX05 KWR safe to buy?

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