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BU62 XYM

2013 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

198,015 mi
Last recorded198,015 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen Relay89,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU62 XYM
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 198,015 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

handbrake lever worn

Fail 1 Dec 2025

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

handbrake lever worn

Pass 16 Dec 2024 155,813 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall slight lump (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front seat very stiff to move

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 148,178 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 148,178 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 144,062 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 144,062 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 140,507 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 140,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2020 127,891 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bushes worn/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wing mirror casing broken

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 109,474 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bushes starting to spilt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 109,471 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bushes starting to spilt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 95,113 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished.

Oil leak Serious leak from sump area. ()

Valve stem slightly damaged both perished and splitting. (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 95,112 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Wing mirror broken causing a sharp edge. (6.1.C.1)

Headlamp insecure Bottom clip loose. (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/70/15 (4.1.D.1a)

front brake application uneven n/s (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished.

Oil leak Serious leak from sump area. ()

Valve stem slightly damaged both perished and splitting. (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 82,342 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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Pass 14 Jan 2016 64,777 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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BU62 XYM is a 2013 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BU62 XYM, 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 BU62 XYM registered?

BU62 XYM is a 2013 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 January 2013.

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