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SY05 XTU

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

120,344 mi
Last recorded120,344 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 XTU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 120,344 miles

Both inner front wheel arches corroded

Both inner sills corroded

Pass 29 May 2025 120,072 miles

BOTH INNER SILLS CORRODED

FRONT WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

Pass 8 May 2024 118,518 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 118,085 miles

all welding repairs cannot be fully assessed due to underseal coverage

vehicle showing signs of age related corrosion ? not weakened

Pass 13 May 2022 117,299 miles

all welding repairs cannot be fully assessed due to underseal coverage

Pass 1 May 2021 116,586 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 116,202 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle showing signs of age related corrosion ? Requires protective coating ? As original coating peeling ?

Pass 9 May 2019 113,977 miles

underside covered in underseal

Fail 8 May 2019 113,977 miles

Central Front Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

underside covered in underseal

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 106,992 miles

Front crossmember is covered in thick underseal hard to check corrossion

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Underside of vehicle is covered in thick underseal and looks to have been welded in several locations

Pass 15 May 2017 96,373 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 May 2016 85,118 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 73,028 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 66,266 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 65,670 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 65,670 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 63,496 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust front pipe rattle at baffels

off side front brake has slight bind

Pass 18 May 2011 61,868 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 61,813 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2010 59,104 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 59,104 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 56,229 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 56,225 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 May 2008 50,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 May 2008 50,310 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SY05 XTU is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 SY05 XTU, 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

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What year was SY05 XTU registered?

SY05 XTU is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 25 April 2005.

Is SY05 XTU safe to buy?

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