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BP57 CZY

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

211,099 mi
Last recorded211,099 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 CZY
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 211,099 miles

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

both mirror units damaged

gear box oil leak

n/s/r indicator faded

power steering pump damp

rear exhaust outer case poor

Fail 15 May 2019 211,099 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

both mirror units damaged

gear box oil leak

n/s/f strut top noisy on lock check

n/s/r indicator faded

power steering pump damp

rear exhaust outer case poor

Pass 17 May 2018 197,628 miles

gear box oil leak

n/s mirror unit damaged

n/s/f strut top mount noisy

n/s/f tyre 3mm

power steering pump area damp

Fail 15 May 2018 197,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

gear box oil leak

n/s mirror unit damaged

n/s/f strut top mount noisy

n/s/f tyre 3mm

power steering pump area damp

rear brake inner pads look low

Pass 17 May 2017 179,528 miles

Exhaust rubbers perished

Front wishbone bushes perished

Nearside Mirror unit damaged

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust corroded

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

Fail 12 May 2017 179,525 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Door open light on

Exhaust rubbers perished

Front wishbone bushes perished

Nearside Mirror unit damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Oil leak

Rear doors wont open

Rear exhaust corroded

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

Wipers not tested

Pass 16 May 2016 166,000 miles

Wipers poor

n/s/f anti - rollbar end link bush well worn

n/s/f wishbone rear bush worn

o/s/f wishbone rear bush well worn

Fail 12 May 2016 165,996 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Wipers poor

n/s/f anti - rollbar end link bush well worn

n/s/f wishbone rear bush worn

o/s/f wishbone rear bush well worn

Pass 13 May 2015 149,468 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s mirror unit damaged

n/s washer poor

n/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to split out

o/s mirror unit damaged

o/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to split out

Fail 12 May 2015 149,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Coolant level low

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s mirror unit damaged

n/s washer poor

n/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to split out

o/s mirror unit damaged

o/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to split out

Pass 15 May 2014 130,323 miles

o/s/f indicator faded

Fail 13 May 2014 130,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front pads getting low

o/s/f indicator faded

rear pads getting low

Pass 3 May 2013 107,790 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front discs very worn

Front pads low

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil light flashing

Rear indicators faded

handbrake only just passed efficiency test - may improve with shoes bedding in

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Fail 1 May 2013 107,790 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front discs very worn

Front pads low

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil light flashing

Rear indicators faded

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 9 May 2012 88,783 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

rear spring eye bushes worn

front brake discs well worn

front brake pads low

n/s/r light slight interaction on limit

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 1 May 2012 88,763 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs well worn

front brake pads low

n/s/f tyre worn uneven

n/s/r light slight interaction on limit

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

rear brake discs have a wear lip

rear spring eye bushes worn

Pass 9 May 2011 68,196 miles

front brake discs worn

nsf brake pad warning wire broke

rear brake discs worn

rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 4 Jan 2011 63,980 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn

nearside handbrake low

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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BP57 CZY is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2008 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 99,132 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 BP57 CZY, 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 18 years old, this Citroen Relay is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BP57 CZY is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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