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BU14 UPV

2014 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

37,191 mi
Last recorded37,191 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen Relay88,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU14 UPV
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 37,191 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 37,172 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/70/15 dot 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 30,582 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 30,582 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 25,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 25,070 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 23,583 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 22,038 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 19,590 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 19,590 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 17,635 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 17,635 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 15,535 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 15,522 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 12,641 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 9,499 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 9,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BU14 UPV is a 2014 Citroen Relay in Red with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2014 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 88,736 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 BU14 UPV, 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 12 years old, this Citroen Relay is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BU14 UPV registered?

BU14 UPV is a 2014 Citroen Relay, first registered on 26 March 2014.

Is BU14 UPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU14 UPV shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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