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BW57 KVA

2008 Citroen Relay

Yellow Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

62,299 mi
Last recorded62,299 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 62,299 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2026 62,299 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 61,026 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2023 46,778 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 33,276 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 23,608 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 9,808 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Steering rack feed and return pipes on rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 9,698 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Steering rack feed and return pipes on rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 152,676 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 152,676 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 144,061 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 142,554 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 142,554 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 136,841 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 112,202 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 92,770 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 92,768 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 72,539 miles

front pads on 3.0 mm

Pass 10 Jan 2011 64,049 miles

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

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 KVA is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Yellow with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KVA, 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 KVA registered?

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

Is BW57 KVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW57 KVA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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