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BL12 DSV

2013 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,081 mi
Last recorded92,081 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2013 Citroen Relay89,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 DSV
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 92,081 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 91,764 miles

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

Nearside foremost side marker inoperative

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 91,047 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 90,096 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside side repeater lens missing

Pass 26 Sep 2020 89,499 miles

dash lights faulty

Fail 25 Sep 2020 89,499 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

dash lights faulty

Pass 21 Sep 2019 86,447 miles

Nearside Front side marker light inoperative

Offside indicator tell tale faulty

tow bar electrical tow socket bracket damaged

Fail 18 Sep 2019 86,447 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front side marker light inoperative

Offside indicator tell tale faulty

tow bar electrical tow socket bracket damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2018 80,409 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot deteriorated

Nearside Front side marker not working

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 80,409 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot deteriorated

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

Nearside Front side marker not working

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2017 78,655 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2017 78,655 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 47,737 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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BL12 DSV is a 2013 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2013 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 89,675 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 BL12 DSV, 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 13 years old, this Citroen Relay is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BL12 DSV is a 2013 Citroen Relay, first registered on 5 September 2013.

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