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BJ61 VYF

2011 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

147,266 mi
Last recorded147,266 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen Relay101,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 VYF
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 147,266 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 141,424 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 141,424 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 134,412 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 126,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm inner edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 118,499 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside exhaust tail pipe missing

Fail 18 Feb 2022 118,499 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 15 Dec 2020 108,182 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 99,489 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 99,442 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 90,320 miles

Front repeater indicators lens missing

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 90,075 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1,6mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front repeater indicators lens missing

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 81,147 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 81,094 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases dpf (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 74,441 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 74,095 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 57,880 miles

both front tyres at 4 mill of tread 215 70 15 and n/s/f tyre cut on outer sidewall

Pass 26 Nov 2014 42,836 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 42,836 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge 215/70/15

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and has a cut on sidewall

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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BJ61 VYF is a 2011 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BJ61 VYF, 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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BJ61 VYF is a 2011 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 December 2011.

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