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BT57 ACO

2007 Citroen Relay

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

156,554 mi
Last recorded156,554 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Citroen Relay97,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 ACO
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 156,554 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing.

rear suspension bump stops in poor condition.

reverse light not working.

Fail 28 Oct 2024 156,549 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working side light. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front brake warning wire broken.

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing.

rear suspension bump stops in poor condition.

reverse light not working.

Pass 27 Oct 2023 150,982 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rear of engine. (2.1.5 (a))

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

both rear suspension bump stops deteriorating.

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing.

high level brake light outer casing damaged.

reverse light not working.

Fail 26 Oct 2023 150,982 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall of tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rear of engine. (2.1.5 (a))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

both rear suspension bump stops deteriorating.

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing.

high level brake light outer casing damaged.

reverse light not working.

Pass 26 Oct 2022 145,911 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both rear suspension bump stops are deteriorating.

clutch pedal rubber missing.

reverse lights not working.

Fail 24 Oct 2022 145,910 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater lens missing. sharp edges. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split leaking grease. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner sills holed to excess. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both rear suspension bump stops are deteriorating.

clutch pedal rubber missing.

reverse lights not working.

Pass 29 Oct 2021 141,239 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 141,239 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 137,973 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 137,969 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 133,596 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lights - condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured condensation (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 133,572 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective jagged edge (4.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced condensation (4.4.3 (a))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lights - condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured condensation (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 128,890 miles

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

reverse light not working.

Fail 22 Oct 2018 128,879 miles

Brake cable insecure central. (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning high level. and outer casing is damaged. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

reverse light not working.

Pass 25 Oct 2017 119,987 miles

reverse lights not working.

Fail 24 Oct 2017 119,979 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view casing damaged and has sharp edges. (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

reverse lights not working.

Pass 21 Oct 2016 112,789 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 112,780 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 106,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside repeater lamp lense missing

Offside mirror part missing

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 16 Oct 2015 106,608 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported all mountings broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside repeater lamp lense missing

Offside mirror part missing

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 17 Oct 2014 100,795 miles

exhaust box deteriorating

n/s repeater lamp damaged

Fail 17 Oct 2014 100,795 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

exhaust box deteriorating

n/s repeater lamp damaged

Pass 18 Oct 2013 94,308 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 88,493 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 88,493 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 80,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 80,222 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 63,875 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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BT57 ACO is a 2007 Citroen Relay in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 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 BT57 ACO, 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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BT57 ACO is a 2007 Citroen Relay, first registered on 28 November 2007.

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