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DX54 OBO

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

80,330 mi
Last recorded80,330 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 OBO
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2025 80,330 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 80,321 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 75,967 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 73,830 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 70,896 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 66,768 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 66,414 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 66,413 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outter sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning over axel on nsr (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 64,825 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 62,381 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 59,147 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 57,385 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 53,386 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 48,941 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 48,654 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 46,180 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 46,180 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 41,256 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 35,722 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 31,065 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 31,065 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 25,316 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 25,158 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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DX54 OBO is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DX54 OBO, 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 DX54 OBO registered?

DX54 OBO is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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