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BV16 UFL

2016 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

187,608 mi
Last recorded187,608 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 2016 Citroen Relay77,673 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV16 UFL
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 187,608 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 186,308 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 May 2020 157,747 miles

slight movement in o/s inner rack end

slight movement in o/s/r beam axle bearing

Fail 1 May 2020 157,747 miles

All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

slight movement in o/s inner rack end

slight movement in o/s/r beam axle bearing

Pass 15 Apr 2019 116,894 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 116,893 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 116,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) 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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BV16 UFL is a 2016 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 2016 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 77,673 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 BV16 UFL, 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 10 years old, this Citroen Relay is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BV16 UFL registered?

BV16 UFL is a 2016 Citroen Relay, first registered on 18 March 2016.

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