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BS57 BKS

2008 Citroen Relay

Yellow Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

96,083 mi
Last recorded96,083 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS57 BKS
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 96,083 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 96,083 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/70-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2025 94,239 miles

Offside Rear inner sill excess corrosion

Fail 4 Jun 2025 94,239 miles

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

Offside Rear inner sill excess corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2024 92,654 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 91,861 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 91,861 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 90,132 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 90,132 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended stop light / right indicator (4.10 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 86,846 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 84,081 miles

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

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

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

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

Some general corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2019 80,785 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes,both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general component corrosion

Fail 19 Jul 2019 80,785 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes,both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general component corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2018 74,820 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 68,859 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 68,032 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 68,032 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported mountings broken perished (7.1.1)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 64,247 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 60,682 miles

exhaust mounts staring to brake exhaust still supported

Pass 7 May 2014 56,395 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 55,904 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 9 Apr 2013 55,901 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 May 2012 52,319 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

air bag light on

Fail 15 May 2012 52,319 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

air bag light on

Pass 15 Feb 2011 47,975 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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BS57 BKS is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Yellow with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 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 BS57 BKS, 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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What year was BS57 BKS registered?

BS57 BKS is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 22 February 2008.

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