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BD57 DVU

2007 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

218,136 mi
Last recorded218,136 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Citroen Relay97,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 DVU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2023 218,136 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

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

Offside Rear light lens cracked

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

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

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

minor play n/s inner track rod knuckle

Pass 30 Nov 2021 217,147 miles

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

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

Offside Rear light lens

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber worn

n/s inner track rod knuckle slight play

Fail 16 Nov 2021 217,138 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear light lens

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber worn

n/s inner track rod knuckle slight play

Pass 25 Nov 2020 215,905 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 215,896 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both chassis rails to bumper. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside 2x side markers inoperative.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Of cab cracked. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Of cab cracked. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side marker inoperative.

Offside Window will not go up or down.

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump rotten. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Reversing lamps inoperative.

Spare tyre worn.

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 213,817 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

clutch pedal rubber worn

side marker lights inop

Fail 4 Jun 2019 213,741 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear side marker lamp in op

Nearside fuel tank hose guard loose

Nearside middle side marker lamp 50% in op

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear side marker in op

Offside drivers window in op

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

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

clutch pedal rubber worn

exhaust tail pipe shortend

Pass 24 May 2018 208,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear side marker lamp in op

Offside Rear side marker lamp in op

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

clutch pedal rubber worn

Fail 13 Apr 2018 208,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear side marker in op

Offside Rear side marker in op

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 208,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear side marker in op

Offside Rear side marker in op

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 199,708 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust rubbers split

o/s/r lamp unit cracked

Fail 12 Apr 2017 199,698 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust rubbers split

o/s/r lamp unit cracked

Pass 26 Mar 2016 180,772 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 179,434 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Centre Rear exhaust cover lose

Centre oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2015 149,838 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 126,808 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 105,619 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 105,611 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 95,409 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 95,406 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2010 83,578 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 83,578 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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BD57 DVU is a 2007 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2007 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 97,518 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 BD57 DVU, 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 19 years old, this Citroen Relay is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BD57 DVU is a 2007 Citroen Relay, first registered on 18 December 2007.

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