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BT57 LJZ

2008 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

129,717 mi
Last recorded129,717 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 LJZ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 129,717 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 128,953 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 127,824 miles

Central exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2017 125,846 miles

Central exhaust rubber perished

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 121,631 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 121,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 118,093 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 115,374 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 97,999 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 LJZ is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BT57 LJZ, 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 BT57 LJZ registered?

BT57 LJZ is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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