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BV61 SZY

2011 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

84,333 mi
Last recorded84,333 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen Relay101,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 SZY
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 84,333 miles

EXHAUST BACKBOX CORRODED

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 83,887 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 81,778 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2023 81,778 miles

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 78,622 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 78,622 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 75,626 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 75,536 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 72,517 miles

Nearside Rear Lens damaged

Offside Rear Lens damaged

Fail 4 Dec 2020 72,517 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lens damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lens damaged

Pass 3 Dec 2019 68,046 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 68,046 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 64,510 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 64,413 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust down pipe to flexie blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 61,767 miles

Nearside Rear Door only working on one latch but secure when closed

Sliding door won't open, no sign of corrosion on body

Fail 4 Dec 2017 61,767 miles

Nearside Rear Door only working on one latch but secure when closed

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Sliding door won't open, no sign of corrosion on body

Pass 24 Nov 2016 54,338 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 48,353 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 44,031 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 SZY is a 2011 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SZY, 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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What year was BV61 SZY registered?

BV61 SZY is a 2011 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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