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BGZ 8131

2016 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,246 mi
Last recorded116,246 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2016 Citroen Relay77,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGZ 8131
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 116,246 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 103,676 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 95,588 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 95,572 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 71,876 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 66,263 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2019 66,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 65,668 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 65,652 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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BGZ 8131 is a 2016 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 77,673 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 BGZ 8131, 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 10 years old, this Citroen Relay is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BGZ 8131 registered?

BGZ 8131 is a 2016 Citroen Relay, first registered on 26 May 2016.

Is BGZ 8131 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGZ 8131 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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