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BV63 LNU

2013 Citroen Relay

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

153,637 mi
Last recorded153,637 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen Relay89,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV63 LNU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 153,637 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2025 153,637 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 148,953 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 148,951 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 139,270 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 139,266 miles

Brake relay lever has restricted free movement Compensator siezed (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 131,159 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 123,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 123,005 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 111,436 miles

Brakes ; Pad wear sensor wire broken , Offside front

Lighting ; Main beam image odd , suspect bulb , Nearside

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Note ; Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Seal perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure Note , Nearside rear fog lamp at different height (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 111,436 miles

Brakes ; Pad wear sensor wire broken , Offside front

Lighting ; Main beam image odd , suspect bulb , Nearside

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Note ; Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Seal perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure Note , Nearside rear fog lamp at different height (4.5.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 100,933 miles

Brakes ; Offside front pad sensor wire broken

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged upper & lower (3.3 (b) (i))

Note ; Indicator tell tale flashing fast

Note ; Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 100,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outline marker lamp missing centre side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outline marker lamp missing rear side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working centre side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brakes ; Offside front pad sensor wire broken

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Note ; Indicator tell tale flashing fast

Note ; Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged upper & lower glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced rear side (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 86,112 miles

Brakes ; Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Brakes ; Imbalance , see printout

Doors ; Rear doors lower latch faulty , bar damaged , recommend attention

Engine ; Stabilizer bush deteriorated

Nearside Outline marker lamp insecure centre / lens damaged (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Note ; Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Tyres ; * Nearside front has a screw in tread , outside repair area

Tyres ; Both rear tyres walls scuffed , cracking in tread & valve seal slightly perished . Offside has small hole & nail in tread

Fail 4 Sep 2018 86,112 miles

Nearside Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear red lens missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Brakes ; Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Brakes ; Imbalance , see printout

Doors ; Rear doors lower latch faulty , bar damaged , recommend attention

Engine ; Stabilizer bush deteriorated

Nearside Outline marker lamp insecure centre / lens damaged (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Note ; Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Tyres ; * Nearside front has a screw in tread , outside repair area

Tyres ; Both rear tyres walls scuffed , cracking in tread & valve seal slightly perished . Offside has small hole & nail in tread

Pass 5 Sep 2017 66,021 miles

Brakes ; Pedal Anti-slip rubber worn

Drivers view ; Windscreen damaged , zone A , not directly affecting my view

Lighting ; Side repeater damaged , offside & Fog lamp insecure at lower mount , offside rear

Lighting ; Side repeater has slightly reduced light , nearside , suspect incorrect bulb fitted ( causing tell tail to flash fast )

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 5 Sep 2017 66,021 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Brakes ; Pedal Anti-slip rubber worn

Drivers view ; Windscreen damaged , zone A , not directly affecting my view

Lighting ; Side repeater damaged , offside & Fog lamp insecure at lower mount , offside rear

Lighting ; Side repeater has slightly reduced light , nearside , suspect incorrect bulb fitted ( causing tell tail to flash fast )

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 50,435 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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BV63 LNU is a 2013 Citroen Relay in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 BV63 LNU, 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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BV63 LNU is a 2013 Citroen Relay, first registered on 3 September 2013.

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