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WG05 NBK

2005 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

120,579 mi
Last recorded120,579 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 NBK
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 120,579 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

General underbody/ component corrosion

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

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

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

underseal covering repairs

Fail 13 Jan 2026 120,579 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch area by subframe mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

General underbody/ component corrosion

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

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

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

underseal covering repairs

Pass 16 Jan 2025 118,891 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Underbody repairs covered in underseal and general underbody

exhaust mount rubber split

Pass 17 Jan 2024 117,034 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

all other general underbody corrosion/repairs covered in underseal, in and around component radius

exhaust rubbers deteriorated, system still supported, advise replacement

Fail 16 Jan 2024 117,034 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch, front subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill, front spring hanger mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also badly perished with kerbing damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished, advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

all other general underbody corrosion/repairs covered in underseal, in and around component radius

exhaust rubbers deteriorated, system still supported, advise replacement

Pass 17 Jan 2023 114,794 miles

Front brake discs and pads worn

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside mirror loose,not insecure

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front chassis holed outside of component radius

all general underbody corrosion

one exhaust rubber snapped,system not consided insecure,however advise repair

reverse lamps not working

Fail 3 Jan 2023 114,794 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged mount point broken away from chassis (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis,around front subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front brake discs and pads worn

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery tray corroded,advise repair (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside mirror loose,not insecure

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front chassis holed outside of component radius

all general underbody corrosion

one exhaust rubber snapped,system not consided insecure,however advise repair

reverse lamps not working

Pass 15 Dec 2021 112,736 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing insecure,casing dropped (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

all exhaust rubbers perished/broken,system still supported

all general component corrosion

reverse lamps not working

vehicle is heavily corroded/holed outside of component radius in multiple areas

Fail 8 Dec 2021 112,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring hanger mounting,inner sill/chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring hanger mountings,cross member/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front sring hanger mounting,chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring hanger mounting,cross member/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail excessive movement at bearing (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing insecure,casing dropped (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

all exhaust rubbers perished/broken,system still supported

all general component corrosion

reverse lamps not working

vehicle is heavily corroded/holed outside of component radius in multiple areas

Pass 29 Dec 2020 109,808 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear outriggers and rear crossmember closing panel corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 109,808 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear outriggers and rear crossmember closing panel corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 102,231 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arches strut mounts ect advanced corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body out riggers corroded by spring mounts but not structural/supportive to suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member and chassis ect (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 102,231 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/floor support (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/ floor support (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arches strut mounts ect advanced corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body out riggers corroded by spring mounts but not structural/supportive to suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member and chassis ect (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 95,145 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear inner sill holed and corroded

Nearside Rear shock dust cover missing and ram corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2018 95,145 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear inner sill holed and corroded

Nearside Rear shock dust cover missing and ram corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2017 80,993 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 1 Jul 2017 80,993 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 29 Jun 2016 67,990 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre starting to wear low

Offside Rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 67,990 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front spring hanger x2 (2.4.A.3)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre starting to wear low

Offside Rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 55,152 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 52,665 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 52,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 10 May 2013 50,751 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2013 50,751 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 47,488 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2012 47,488 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside 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)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2011 39,650 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 39,650 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 31,143 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 25,092 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 18,645 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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WG05 NBK is a 2005 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WG05 NBK, 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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WG05 NBK is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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