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BX13 AFJ

2013 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2013 Citroen Relay89,675 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX13 AFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2024

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Axle mounting (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure has a fractured which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering Chassis (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam such that the stub axle is likely to become insecure (5.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 16 Jun 2022

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 27 May 2021 176,784 miles

3 x nearside side marker lamps not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe flexy slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both rear parking brake cables guides worn and getting weak

dash fault, red light stays on with ignition off

front undertray slightly loose

Fail 26 May 2021 176,781 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

3 x nearside side marker lamps not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe flexy slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both rear parking brake cables guides worn and getting weak

coolant on minimum

dash fault, red light stays on with ignition off

front undertray slightly loose

Pass 20 Feb 2020 176,683 miles

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 176,681 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit test limit: 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively damaged mounting cracked (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 166,013 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 166,011 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 148,976 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

coolant low

oil leaks from engine

rear silencer hitting underbody

Fail 20 Feb 2018 148,976 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper rubber split badly (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear parking brake cable guides worn thin

coolant low

oil leaks from engine

rear brakes sticking slightly

rear silencer hitting underbody

Pass 9 Feb 2017 126,592 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

slight oil leak from turbo oil drain pipe gasket

Fail 7 Feb 2017 126,592 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

slight oil leak from turbo oil drain pipe gasket

Pass 16 Feb 2016 99,712 miles

windscreen cracked outside drivers view of the road

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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BX13 AFJ is a 2013 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 BX13 AFJ, 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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BX13 AFJ is a 2013 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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