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WX55 UEL

2005 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,561 mi
Last recorded121,561 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Relay90,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 UEL
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 121,561 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Front headlamps both sides have poor beam images ,ONLY JUST MET MOT REQUIREMENTS

Offside Rear light cluster slightly misaligned

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread AND DAMGED (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 110,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose protective sleeve split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose protective sleeve split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 109,849 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery tray deteriorated (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose protective sleeve split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose protective sleeve split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 100,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2023 91,752 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides ONLY JUST MET MOT REQUIREMENTS (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

parking brake lever bent

radiator under panel excessively corroded

reverse lamp not working

Fail 19 Jul 2023 91,751 miles

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides ONLY JUST MET MOT REQUIREMENTS (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

parking brake lever bent

radiator under panel excessively corroded

reverse lamp not working

Pass 21 Jul 2022 89,520 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around sump area. Sump is corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated bent (1.1.6 (d))

radiator support panel heavily corroded

reverse lamp inop

Fail 12 Jul 2022 89,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front step/floor panel holed due to corrosion (outer cover only)

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

Offside Front step/floor panel holed due to corrosion (outer cover only)

Oil leak, but not excessive around sump area. Sump is corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated bent (1.1.6 (d))

radiator support panel heavily corroded

reverse lamp inop

Fail 1 Jun 2022 89,486 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 87,804 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 87,804 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 86,543 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 86,543 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 83,035 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 83,008 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 81,990 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 81,990 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 80,449 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 80,449 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 79,775 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 76,003 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 76,003 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 74,053 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 74,053 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 71,580 miles

dust cover on UJ joint broken

movement in driver seat runner

Pass 29 Oct 2009 64,573 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 57,814 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 57,810 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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WX55 UEL is a 2005 Citroen Relay in Red with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WX55 UEL, 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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WX55 UEL is a 2005 Citroen Relay, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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