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BU13 RFN

2013 Citroen Relay

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,199 mi
Last recorded185,199 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen Relay89,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 RFN
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 185,199 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 184,477 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 175,629 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 165,029 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 164,931 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 156,316 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 156,247 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 145,428 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 145,428 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Wing mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215 70 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X2 ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 121,220 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 98,698 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 79,656 miles

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

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 RFN is a 2013 Citroen Relay in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RFN, 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 RFN registered?

BU13 RFN is a 2013 Citroen Relay, first registered on 5 April 2013.

Is BU13 RFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU13 RFN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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