2005 Citroën Relay · 1,591 MOT tests
2005 Citroën Relay reliability
2005 Citroën Relays fail 51.3% of first MOT tests, 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 16 Relay years (1,591 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Relays: 36.3%)
- 51.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Relays: 36.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 19% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 107,230
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,591
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2005 against the years either side
- 2004 cars: 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does worse)
- 2006 cars: 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 20.5% of tests fail here (134% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 75% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2005 car carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
Common problems
What fails on a 2005 Citroën Relay
Fail rate by area
- Suspension26.5%
- Lights and electrics23.3%
- Body, chassis and structure20.5%
- Brakes19.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.8%
- Seat belts and airbags5.3%
- Tyres4.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 13.39%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
CV joint boot split or insecure 6.1%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 5.34%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Body structure corroded, rigidity reduced 4.09%
Serious corrosion in the body structure weakens crash protection and handling, so specialist inspection is essential.
Position lamp not working 3.9%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Sub-frame mounting area excessively corroded 3.9%
Serious rust around a suspension mounting weakens the structure, a major safety concern that needs proper repair.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (13.89%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (11.19%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.18%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.86%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.42%) · Chassis corroded but still rigid (6.41%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2005 Citroën Relay reliable?
2005 Citroën Relays fail 51.3% of first MOT tests, 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 16 Relay years (1,591 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2005 Citroën Relay MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (13.39% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (6.1% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (5.34% of tests).
How many miles should a 2005 Citroën Relay have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2005 Citroën Relay shows 107,230 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2005 car?
A car first registered in 2005 carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
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