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BL11 SXY

2011 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

231,643 mi
Last recorded231,643 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen Relay101,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 SXY
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2025 231,643 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant low

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front side marker light not working

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear side marker light not working

Pass 23 Jan 2024 228,242 miles

Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside marker not working

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

Offside marker not working

exhaust slightly deteriorated

underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 16 Jan 2024 228,232 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside marker not working

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

Offside marker not working

exhaust slightly deteriorated

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2023 224,484 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 210,975 miles

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

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

Nearside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2022 210,975 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2021 200,868 miles

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 200,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 189,568 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2020 189,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2019 186,406 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 186,395 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working centre (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 185,113 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 183,029 miles

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 13 May 2016 168,349 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 147,742 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 147,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2014 115,231 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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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BL11 SXY is a 2011 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BL11 SXY, 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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BL11 SXY is a 2011 Citroen Relay, first registered on 23 June 2011.

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