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BJ57 AKG

2007 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,189 mi
Last recorded135,189 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 Citroen Relay97,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 AKG
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2023 135,189 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 135,105 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 129,632 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 129,565 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 124,770 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 124,770 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 119,685 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Oct 2016 113,397 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 107,871 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 101,910 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2014 101,909 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2013 86,052 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 86,044 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 72,160 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 72,155 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 54,593 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 54,593 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 40,276 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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BJ57 AKG is a 2007 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ57 AKG, 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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BJ57 AKG is a 2007 Citroen Relay, first registered on 2 October 2007.

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