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BJ11 DZU

2011 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

134,839 mi
Last recorded134,839 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen Relay101,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 DZU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 134,839 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 134,834 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 133,866 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 133,866 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 132,882 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 131,961 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 131,958 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 130,859 miles

exhaust box corroding

Pass 23 Jul 2020 129,301 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 129,162 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 129,162 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 127,499 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 127,743 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 127,082 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 127,082 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 127,080 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 225,588 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 105,255 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 105,249 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 94,606 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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BJ11 DZU is a 2011 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2011 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 101,035 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 BJ11 DZU, 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 15 years old, this Citroen Relay is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BJ11 DZU is a 2011 Citroen Relay, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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