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BU13 UMW

2013 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,889 mi
Last recorded32,889 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen Relay89,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 32,889 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 30,668 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

spare wheel over 10years old

Fail 20 Aug 2025 30,668 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

spare wheel over 10years old

Pass 13 Aug 2024 28,286 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

seat track fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2023 25,666 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 23,830 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 22,519 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 22,084 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 22,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 20,888 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 20,880 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding pads wearing uneven (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated insecure (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 18,471 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 18,464 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 15,649 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Aug 2016 12,009 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 12,009 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 8,886 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 7,406 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 5,502 miles

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 3,084 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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BU13 UMW is a 2013 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 BU13 UMW, 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 UMW registered?

BU13 UMW is a 2013 Citroen Relay, first registered on 7 March 2013.

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