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BW57 BYF

2008 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,311 mi
Last recorded42,311 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 BYF
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 42,311 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 42,311 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 41,728 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 41,719 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Fuel tank insecure CENTRAL TANK STRAPS CORRODED THROUGH (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached REAR BOX CORROSION (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2023 40,992 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 38,563 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 37,345 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 36,023 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Sump corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2019 34,502 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 31,362 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 31,357 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion and defaced (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 30,166 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 26,875 miles

slight wheel bind n/s/f

Fail 19 Oct 2016 26,875 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported 3 rubber mounts (7.1.1)

slight wheel bind n/s/f

Pass 18 Nov 2015 23,051 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 22,005 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 20,096 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 18,607 miles

slight cuts n/s/f tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2011 17,791 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 16,639 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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BW57 BYF is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 99,132 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 BW57 BYF, 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 18 years old, this Citroen Relay is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BW57 BYF registered?

BW57 BYF is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is BW57 BYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW57 BYF shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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