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WU05 JFY

2005 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

194,967 mi
Last recorded194,967 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 JFY
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 194,967 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2024 185,309 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 174,290 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 163,606 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 May 2022 163,604 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure box mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt central ()

Pass 24 May 2021 155,463 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 155,463 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 131,552 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 129,163 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 129,163 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 125,651 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 120,033 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 120,033 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 113,530 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 106,653 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 97,153 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 81,447 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 72,206 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 54,003 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 40,690 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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WU05 JFY 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 80%.

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 WU05 JFY, 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 WU05 JFY registered?

WU05 JFY is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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