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BD17 DZL

2017 Citroen Relay

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,559 mi
Last recorded120,559 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Citroen Relay68,345 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD17 DZL
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 120,559 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 116,200 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 101,780 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 83,631 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 83,631 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 63,636 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 23 Aug 2021 63,636 miles

Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Sep 2020 50,582 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

coolant leaking from rad area nearside.

Fail 7 Sep 2020 50,582 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

coolant leaking from rad area nearside.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached near side roll bar link nut insecure. (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached offside roll bar link nut insecure. (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2020

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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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BD17 DZL is a 2017 Citroen Relay in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2017 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 68,345 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 BD17 DZL, 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 9 years old, this Citroen Relay is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BD17 DZL registered?

BD17 DZL is a 2017 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 June 2017.

Is BD17 DZL safe to buy?

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