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BT61 CVY

2012 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

128,467 mi
Last recorded128,467 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen Relay93,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 CVY
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 128,467 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Dec 2023 128,393 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Dec 2022 114,949 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 107,130 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 107,125 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 102,636 miles

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

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension on bump stops

Fail 2 Dec 2020 102,636 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension on bump stops

Pass 24 Sep 2019 248,601 miles

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

centre exhaust system corroded

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush slight wear

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

nearside seat not fitted

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush worn

slight exhaust blow front pipe

slight play in offside inner rack arm

Fail 24 Sep 2019 248,601 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

centre exhaust system corroded

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush slight wear

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

nearside seat not fitted

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush worn

slight exhaust blow front pipe

slight play in offside inner rack arm

Pass 7 Jun 2018 242,864 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 232,368 miles

Front both wiper blade split

Nearside Front inner plastic broken

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management

Fail 6 Jan 2017 232,368 miles

Front both wiper blade split

Nearside Front inner plastic broken

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine management

Pass 28 Jan 2016 213,720 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 213,713 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 162,559 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 162,559 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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BT61 CVY is a 2012 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2012 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 93,940 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 BT61 CVY, 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 14 years old, this Citroen Relay is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BT61 CVY registered?

BT61 CVY is a 2012 Citroen Relay, first registered on 5 January 2012.

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