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BN53 ALN

2007 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

153,889 mi
Last recorded153,889 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Citroen Relay97,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 ALN
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 153,889 miles

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

offside sill slightly corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2025 153,066 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 152,944 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 152,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 152,342 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 151,336 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 150,136 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 150,134 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 149,999 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all rear lamps (4.2.3 (c))

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

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 Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 149,087 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 149,017 miles

Front x2 upper shocker shafts corroded

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

exhaust deteriorated

little reserve travel handbrake

Pass 20 Apr 2017 146,881 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 146,881 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 142,255 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2016 142,245 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2015 135,479 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 130,923 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2013 127,884 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 121,991 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 121,986 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 97,006 miles

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

Offside rear lamp holed, No white light shown to the rear

Fail 7 Mar 2011 97,006 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside rear lamp holed, No white light shown to the rear

Passenger side door not open from outside in.

Pass 31 Mar 2010 68,841 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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BN53 ALN is a 2007 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BN53 ALN, 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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What year was BN53 ALN registered?

BN53 ALN is a 2007 Citroen Relay, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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