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BG13 XER

2013 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

221,809 mi
Last recorded221,809 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen Relay89,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 XER
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 221,809 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 215,052 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 195,399 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 184,245 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 173,804 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 May 2021 173,804 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 157,213 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 157,213 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 142,657 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 142,654 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 116,600 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 116,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 85,382 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 84,971 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 59,790 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 59,780 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 XER is a 2013 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XER, 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 XER registered?

BG13 XER is a 2013 Citroen Relay, first registered on 16 June 2013.

Is BG13 XER safe to buy?

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