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SB05 TVU

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

58,612 mi
Last recorded58,612 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 TVU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 58,612 miles

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal multiple areas heavily undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced multiple areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security multiple areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 58,603 miles

Heavy surface corrosion on suspension and braking

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 56,028 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 51,876 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 51,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger behind wheel area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around strut top mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill around middle area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around strut to mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill around middle areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 51,813 miles

advice exhaust box deteriorated

advice n/s and o/s front inner wheel arch corroded

advice rear bumper end caps insecure

Fail 5 Jun 2019 51,813 miles

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

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

advice bumpber end caps insecure

advice exhaust box deteriorated

advice n/s and o/s front inner wheel arch corroded

advice o/s rear light lens damaged

Pass 25 May 2018 51,688 miles

exhaust outter sheild corroded

o/s/r shockie damp

Pass 16 May 2017 49,110 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 46,721 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 44,898 miles

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear (195/70/15C) Tyre slight twist

Pass 15 May 2014 41,182 miles
Pass 27 May 2013 39,086 miles

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)

Fail 21 May 2013 39,086 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 15 May 2012 37,952 miles

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)

Pass 12 May 2011 34,958 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 32,257 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 29,118 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 23,134 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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SB05 TVU is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SB05 TVU, 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 SB05 TVU registered?

SB05 TVU is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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The MOT history for SB05 TVU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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