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BV57 XCS

2007 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,093 mi
Last recorded83,093 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen Relay97,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV57 XCS
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 83,093 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 81,913 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 81,774 miles

Nearside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 80,692 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 80,692 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 80,667 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Ramp extension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 78,902 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 78,900 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Central Front Fuel pipe union leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2018 75,731 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 72,266 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 68,871 miles

engine management light on

Pass 13 Nov 2014 64,455 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 64,455 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 59,820 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Nov 2012 55,182 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 52,530 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 52,526 miles

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 44,558 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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BV57 XCS is a 2007 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2007 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 97,518 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 BV57 XCS, 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 19 years old, this Citroen Relay is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BV57 XCS registered?

BV57 XCS is a 2007 Citroen Relay, first registered on 6 September 2007.

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