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SJ05 OVW

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

55,405 mi
Last recorded55,405 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 OVW
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 55,405 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 53,057 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 53,057 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box on seam (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 53,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength frontmost (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2021 47,846 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive has slight oil leak at sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front wipers do not park automatically on screen

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 47,846 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive has slight oil leak at sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front wipers do not park automatically on screen

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 42,769 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 37,770 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 37,770 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill is corroded in spring hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill is corroded in spring hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 34,043 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill has slight corrosion but not in prescribed area

Fail 14 Nov 2018 34,043 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill has slight corrosion but not in prescribed area

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended repaired buckle and tested now working as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 29,284 miles

Exhaust tail box has outer skin corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2017 29,284 miles

Exhaust tail box has outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 26,448 miles

Rear tail pipe rubber deteriorated

Fail 4 Nov 2016 26,448 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear tail pipe rubber deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2015 23,772 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 23,772 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 20,696 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 20,335 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 20,030 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 19,652 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 19,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 19,241 miles

no first aid kit

Pass 24 Aug 2009 14,289 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 10,587 miles

(1 of ) rear exhaust rubbers still secure but held on with cable tie

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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SJ05 OVW is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SJ05 OVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SJ05 OVW?

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What year was SJ05 OVW registered?

SJ05 OVW is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 6 June 2005.

Is SJ05 OVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ05 OVW shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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