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BJ57 FZD

2007 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,666 mi
Last recorded145,666 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2007 Citroen Relay97,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 FZD
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 145,666 miles

n/s front side repeater, outer cover missing

n/s handbrake low reading

o/s front lower ball joint slight play

Fail 31 Oct 2016 145,660 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc INNER, split and leaking (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect NO PATTERN (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid WIPERS NOT CHECKED FOR CLEARING SCREEN (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

n/s front side repeater, outer cover missing

o/s front lower ball joint slight play

Pass 29 Oct 2015 124,369 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 124,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 105,047 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2014 105,047 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 86,460 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 86,460 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 65,721 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 65,721 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 45,432 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 44,929 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

wiper blades split, but still clear screen well.

Fail 9 Oct 2010 27,910 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Multiple exhaust rubber mountings detereorating but still supporting exhaust.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre rear seat belt clasp damaged but still function accordingly.

Pass 9 Oct 2010 27,910 miles

Multiple exhaust rubber mountings detereorating but still supporting exhaust.

centre rear seat belt clasp damaged but still function accordingly.

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 FZD is a 2007 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 BJ57 FZD, 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 FZD is a 2007 Citroen Relay, first registered on 19 October 2007.

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