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BG13 VGU

2013 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,081 mi
Last recorded166,081 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2013 Citroen Relay89,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 VGU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 166,081 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside and offside wiper blades smearing

Fail 24 May 2019 166,080 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside and offside wiper blades smearing

Pass 18 Jun 2018 137,786 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 137,786 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2017 109,026 miles

Nearside Rear as something inside.. Also as nail in inner tread

Fail 12 Jun 2017 109,026 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear as something inside.. Also as nail in inner tread

Pass 15 Jun 2016 77,607 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 77,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BG13 VGU is a 2013 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2013 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 89,675 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 BG13 VGU, 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 13 years old, this Citroen Relay is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BG13 VGU registered?

BG13 VGU is a 2013 Citroen Relay, first registered on 14 June 2013.

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