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BW57 KUY

2008 Citroen Relay

Yellow Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,901 mi
Last recorded98,901 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 KUY
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 98,901 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 98,758 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking Brake fluctuating

Pass 12 Feb 2025 91,922 miles

Front Subframe Muddy not allowing full Inspection

Nearside Front Service Brake Lagging in operation but not excessively

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Service Brake Pedal has greater than expected travel

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 86,675 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 86,675 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 81,646 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 81,646 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

parking brake efficiency just met requirements 17%

Pass 16 Oct 2020 78,906 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 77,125 miles

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

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

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

Rear parking brakes pulsing/grabbing when applied

Fail 30 Aug 2019 77,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear parking brakes pulsing/grabbing when applied

Pass 25 Jul 2018 76,077 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 76,073 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Feb 2015 75,568 miles

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 75,568 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 75,039 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 74,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 74,865 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 72,113 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 67,786 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 67,783 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

near side front brake pad sensor broken

off side front tyre close to limit

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 KUY is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Yellow with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 BW57 KUY, 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.

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What year was BW57 KUY registered?

BW57 KUY is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 22 February 2008.

Is BW57 KUY safe to buy?

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