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VN05 XAO

2005 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

100,445 mi
Last recorded100,445 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 XAO
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 100,445 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 100,445 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 99,852 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 99,851 miles

Exhaust system insecure mounting rubbers split/damaged./// (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 99,087 miles

front under arches signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2023 98,775 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 98,379 miles

Nearside Rear under sill slight corrosion

Offside Front slight brake bind

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 21 Jan 2021 98,297 miles

Nearside Rear under sill end/arch very slight corrosion

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 98,190 miles

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Jul 2018 97,535 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 96,664 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 95,516 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking to sidewall / tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 94,576 miles

O/s front brake binding slightly, evidence of previous excessive heat visible.

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 93,189 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 89,514 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2013 89,514 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2012 84,669 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 79,141 miles

near side front ceracked on side walls 205/7015 8 Pra

near side rear tyre cracked on side wall

off side front outter brake pad low

Pass 7 Sep 2010 72,652 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 64,188 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 52,629 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2008 52,629 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

o/s/f light lense cracked on showing white light

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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VN05 XAO is a 2005 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 1,997cc 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 VN05 XAO, 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 VN05 XAO registered?

VN05 XAO is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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The MOT history for VN05 XAO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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