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VE05 LBV

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

90,325 mi
Last recorded90,325 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 LBV
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 90,325 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2025 76,354 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Front handbrake cable swollen (1.1.15 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective 1x exhaust mounting corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Front N/S and O/S inner wheel arches have been undersealed

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly insecure

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 69,266 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 62,754 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 62,754 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2022 60,577 miles

Both front suspension springs corroded

Both rear tyres perished

Centre exhaust section outer skin corroded

Corrosion around both front inner wheel arch areas & floor (Running from behind wings to floor)

Corrosion around both front inner wheel arch areas (Where subframe is mounted & brake pipes / hoses)

Corrosion around o/s/r body mount area

O/s handbrake cable outer casing split

Fail 4 May 2022 60,577 miles

Both front suspension springs corroded

Both rear tyres perished

Centre exhaust section outer skin corroded

Corrosion around both front inner wheel arch areas & floor (Running from behind wings to floor)

Corrosion around both front inner wheel arch areas (Where subframe is mounted & brake pipes / hoses)

Corrosion around o/s/r body mount area

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

O/s handbrake cable outer casing split

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

Pass 6 May 2021 57,706 miles

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

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

center exhuast outer skin corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2021 57,706 miles

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

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

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

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

center exhuast outer skin corroded

Pass 7 May 2020 54,881 miles

Centre exhaust section outer skin corroded

Corrosion around both front inner wheel arches - spring areas / subframe mount area

Front handbrake cable in poor condition

N/s/r floor / crossmember corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 May 2020 54,881 miles

Centre exhaust section outer skin corroded

Corrosion around both front inner wheel arches - spring areas / subframe mount area

Front handbrake cable in poor condition

N/s/r floor / crossmember corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 52,390 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 49,471 miles

Both front suspension springs corroded

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Water ingress (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 49,471 miles

Both front suspension springs corroded

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Water ingress (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 46,727 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 May 2017 46,727 miles

Front Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 May 2016 43,795 miles

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 40,563 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 40,563 miles

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 38,018 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 38,018 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2013 34,445 miles

oil leak rear of engine gearbox

Pass 15 May 2012 30,644 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 26,203 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 26,202 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2010 22,525 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 18,691 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 15,012 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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VE05 LBV is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 VE05 LBV, 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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VE05 LBV is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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