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RY05 NFH

2005 Citroen Relay

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,763 mi
Last recorded134,763 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 NFH
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 134,763 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all brake pipes and underside has been painted

Pass 12 Jul 2024 124,098 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2024 124,024 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 119,165 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jun 2022 111,334 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2022 111,334 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 94,484 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 94,484 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 71,619 miles

Exhaust corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 71,455 miles

corrosion in exhaust box

corrosion in rear leaf springs

scraping noise at offside front ,advise investigation asap

small corrosion hole in offside front inner wheel arch,just outside prescribed areas

Fail 8 Jun 2017 71,455 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear panel (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

corrosion in exhaust box

corrosion in rear leaf springs

scraping noise at offside front ,advise investigation asap

small corrosion hole in offside front inner wheel arch,just outside prescribed areas

Pass 15 Jun 2016 65,169 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 58,454 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear leaf springs corroded

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2014 55,907 miles

exhaust system, and hangers in poor condition

Pass 12 Jun 2013 54,355 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 51,787 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 47,753 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 41,274 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 33,621 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 28,464 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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RY05 NFH is a 2005 Citroen Relay in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RY05 NFH, 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 RY05 NFH registered?

RY05 NFH is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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