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RV55 OBE

2005 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

42,102 mi
Last recorded42,102 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 OBE
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 42,102 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box rubber broken exhaust not likely to fall (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower cross member slight corrosion

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced load area floor pans holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 42,101 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective back box rubber broken exhaust not likely to fall (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower cross member slight corrosion

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced load area floor pans holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 41,669 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 41,107 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 40,219 miles

both front inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2023 40,217 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2022 38,976 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 38,282 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 37,517 miles

Nearside Inner centre sill corroded outside area

Fail 7 Jul 2020 37,514 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Inner centre sill corroded outside area

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 36,721 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced center and rear inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 36,720 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced center and rear inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 36,367 miles

All rubbers on the rear silencer are in poor condition - perished/cracking

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre dated 2005 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre dated 2005 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 35,857 miles

Emissions clean...No print out

Fading on rear number plate

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both slight (2.5.A.1c)

Front coil spring corroded Both slight (2.4.C.1b)

Some age cracking and cuts to rear tyres

Fail 29 Aug 2017 35,854 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) Both rear bushes (2.4.B.4)

rear brake application uneven 61% (3.7.B.2)

Dampness on o/s/r brake backplate

Emissions clean...No print out

Fading on rear number plate

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both slight (2.5.A.1c)

Front coil spring corroded Both slight (2.4.C.1b)

Rear leaf spring front bushes worn

Some age cracking and cuts to rear tyres

Wiper blades smear/judder

Pass 2 Sep 2016 35,116 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 35,116 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 33,294 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 31,487 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 29,523 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 28,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

nearside front tyre has foreign object in tread

Pass 11 Sep 2012 28,208 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

nearside front tyre has foreign object in tread

Pass 12 Oct 2011 25,886 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 23,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

n/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 5 Oct 2009 18,653 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 13,390 miles

Bind on N/S/R

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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RV55 OBE is a 2005 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 RV55 OBE, 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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RV55 OBE is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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