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RY05 NFL

2005 Citroen Relay

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,704 mi
Last recorded77,704 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 NFL
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 77,704 miles

inner sill panels corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2024 74,693 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 72,197 miles

inner sills corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2022 69,807 miles

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

sill panels corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2021 67,355 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

inner sill panels corroded

n/s trim loose

Fail 2 Dec 2021 67,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

inner sill panels corroded

n/s trim loose

Pass 25 Nov 2020 64,576 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

fuel smell

inner sills corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2019 62,722 miles

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

inner sill panels corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2019 62,721 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

inner sill panels corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2018 58,834 miles

Offside mirror glass slight damage

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

o/s/@n/s inner sills corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2017 55,621 miles

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

cracks - both rear tyres

inner sills corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2016 53,613 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 50,434 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 46,879 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 44,421 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 42,351 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 39,330 miles

both sides rear discs worn

Pass 15 Jan 2010 33,688 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 27,011 miles

handbrake leaver poor operation

n/s/ panel trim poor fitment

rear o/s brake small bind

small run out o/s/front brake

Fail 9 Feb 2009 27,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

handbrake leaver poor operation

n/s/ panel trim poor fitment

rear o/s brake small bind

small run out o/s/front brake

Fail 1 Aug 2008 26,808 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

hand brake lever travels high

Pass 1 Aug 2008 26,808 miles

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

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

hand brake lever travels high

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 NFL is a 2005 Citroen Relay in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NFL, 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 NFL registered?

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

Is RY05 NFL safe to buy?

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