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VN05 XAR

2005 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

86,967 mi
Last recorded86,967 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 86,967 miles

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front jackpoints corroded

rear inner sills and various body mounts corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2025 86,891 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 82,906 miles

Front both inner sills corroded and holed

Offside Front corroded in inner wheel arch

Pass 10 Jan 2023 81,006 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all exhaust rubbers perished and splitting

step support panels corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2022 79,006 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 7 Jan 2021 76,940 miles

front jack points,front inner wheel archs and front brake pipe mounts corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2019 73,272 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 71,575 miles

erxhaust corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2016 67,831 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 65,705 miles

Nearside Front tyre walls perished

Nearside Rear tyre walls perished

Offside Front tyre walls perished

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 65,705 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lense damaged repaired with clear tape (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front tyre walls perished

Nearside Rear tyre walls perished

Offside Front tyre walls perished

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 62,769 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 59,560 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 59,560 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 56,876 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 54,918 miles

front pad's wearing

Pass 12 Jul 2010 50,653 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)

oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2009 46,225 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 3 Jul 2009 46,225 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Jun 2008 34,869 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s wiper blade broken

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 XAR is a 2005 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XAR, 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 XAR registered?

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

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