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VN05 XAV

2005 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

84,300 mi
Last recorded84,300 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 84,300 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 84,300 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 83,703 miles

Exhaust mounting defective wire used to support exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area below drivers door (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2025 83,701 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer subframe mount and jacking point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer subframe mount and jacking point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill behind rear wheel. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill behind rear wheel. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 83,183 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch by brake pipe bracket. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch by brake pipe bracket. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 82,548 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch hose fixing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive wheel arch holed out side 12 inchs of suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive hose fixing area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 82,537 miles

Nearside Front Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch hose fixing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive wheel arch holed out side 12 inchs of suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive hose fixing area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 81,784 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 81,784 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 80,262 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 78,645 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))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 78,645 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))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 77,558 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 75,784 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wing/ inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 73,725 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 73,725 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

exhaust mounting rubbers split around rear silencer box, system still adequately supported.

Pass 14 Jun 2016 70,701 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 67,214 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 63,118 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 60,991 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 58,399 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 54,471 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 50,778 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 46,996 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 42,129 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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VN05 XAV is a 2005 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 1,997cc 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 VN05 XAV, 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 XAV registered?

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

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