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BT57 LXN

2007 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

162,970 mi
Last recorded162,970 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Citroen Relay97,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 LXN
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 162,970 miles

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2025 162,910 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill offside front (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 157,203 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 157,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 151,248 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 151,247 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 145,541 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 143,453 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 141,794 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 138,774 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 136,387 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 132,280 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 132,083 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 123,524 miles

Oil leak ()

atten n/s washer

rear discs corroded

rear no plate discolour

Fail 26 Sep 2016 123,524 miles

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

Oil leak ()

atten n/s washer

rear discs corroded

rear no plate discolour

Pass 22 Sep 2015 119,120 miles

slight bind n/s/f brake

Fail 22 Sep 2015 119,120 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight bind n/s/f brake

Fail 11 Sep 2014 109,130 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 109,130 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 107,783 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 105,044 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 105,043 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 96,797 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 96,797 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 92,697 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 LXN is a 2007 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 LXN, 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 BT57 LXN registered?

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

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