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BV61 CWX

2011 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

150,894 mi
Last recorded150,894 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen Relay101,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 CWX
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 150,894 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 150,752 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 142,971 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 142,785 miles

Emissions unable to be completed gas leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror casing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

engine sump slightly corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2024 134,621 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 134,616 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated Pads breaking up (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working Repeater lamp missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb secured incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working Illuminates for 1 second then goes off again (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp full of water (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 126,784 miles

Centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 126,784 miles

Centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 120,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust outer casing corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2022 120,237 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded at joint (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2021 117,306 miles

Nearside Wing mirror incomplete

Rear exhaust outer casing rusty

Pass 23 Jul 2020 112,590 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2020 112,584 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration excessive (8.2.1.2 (g))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

service light illuminated

Pass 15 Jul 2019 102,077 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 102,077 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2018 86,229 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 86,062 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 71,961 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 71,961 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 53,609 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 32,727 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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BV61 CWX is a 2011 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2011 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 101,035 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 BV61 CWX, 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 15 years old, this Citroen Relay is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BV61 CWX is a 2011 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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