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BV13 VTW

2013 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

189,161 mi
Last recorded189,161 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen Relay89,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 VTW
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 189,161 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 180,458 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 176,406 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 176,085 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 172,934 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres have flat spots (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 172,934 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres have flat spots (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 165,826 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside side door handle broken

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 156,929 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 156,929 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 148,532 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 148,532 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 142,088 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Mar 2017 129,989 miles

slight play in steering rack inner joint offside

Pass 29 Mar 2016 98,216 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 98,190 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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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BV13 VTW is a 2013 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BV13 VTW, 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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BV13 VTW is a 2013 Citroen Relay, first registered on 15 April 2013.

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