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BU13 FGK

2013 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests22 (10 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

156,118 mi
Last recorded156,118 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen Relay89,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 FGK
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 156,118 miles

Central Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front drivers door sill holed

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 156,118 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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 low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 149,260 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Aug 2024 149,139 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Sep 2023 132,379 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 132,129 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeta lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 115,704 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 115,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 95,294 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 95,294 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 95,022 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Satnav holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wiper blades smear the screen

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch trim insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and very bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 83,585 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play some lift in joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 83,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play some lift in joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 81,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Wiper blades smear the screen

Pass 7 Jun 2019 63,938 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 63,933 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Leaking ()

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

Pass 16 May 2018 49,727 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 49,727 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 40,517 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake sensor brocken

Fail 9 Jun 2017 40,517 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front brake sensor brocken

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2016 30,140 miles

Rear suspension sat on bump stop/spring assits

Fail 24 May 2016 30,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear suspension sat on bump stop/spring assits

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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BU13 FGK is a 2013 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 2013 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 89,675 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 BU13 FGK, 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 13 years old, this Citroen Relay is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BU13 FGK registered?

BU13 FGK is a 2013 Citroen Relay, first registered on 11 June 2013.

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The MOT history for BU13 FGK shows 22 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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