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PE05 XAU

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

81,542 mi
Last recorded81,542 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 XAU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 81,542 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2024 81,476 miles

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2023 81,255 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 80,948 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2021 80,636 miles

nearside front outrigger holed ,but not within prescribed areas

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2020 80,518 miles

underside of the vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 29 May 2019 80,455 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 80,444 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 79,427 miles

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 8 May 2018 79,416 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 May 2017 77,454 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 May 2016 75,319 miles

slight ware in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 3 May 2016 76,208 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight ware in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 7 May 2015 75,318 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

rear leaf springs worn

slight travel on handbrake lever

stone chip/crack in top of screen

Fail 7 May 2015 75,318 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

rear leaf springs worn

slight travel on handbrake lever

stone chip/crack in top of screen

Pass 14 May 2014 71,580 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 9 May 2013 66,656 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s outer c.v boot perrished

n/s rear pads worn low

o/s and n/s front indicator bulbs faded

o/s wiper blade split on ends

rear tyres perrished

slight travel on handbrake lever

Pass 16 Apr 2012 61,314 miles

o/s/f indicator bulb slightly faded

slight ware in o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 21 Apr 2011 55,769 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 55,769 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 May 2010 49,124 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 49,124 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 43,137 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 42,643 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 35,152 miles

Windscreen Wipers - Movement/play in linkage /pivot.

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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PE05 XAU is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc 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 PE05 XAU, 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 PE05 XAU registered?

PE05 XAU is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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