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LB13 LYO

2013 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

165,386 mi
Last recorded165,386 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen Relay89,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB13 LYO
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 165,386 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 165,386 miles

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 158,896 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 158,896 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 153,310 miles

Erroneous dash board message/s and warning light/s glow

Lower effort- offside parking brake

Recommend monitor front tyres treads inc. edges wear

Pass 3 Jan 2023 147,893 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 144,669 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 144,467 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 143,156 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively have a slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively n/s/r and o/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 143,156 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively have a slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively n/s/r and o/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 141,047 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 141,047 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 118,389 miles

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

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Fail 5 Nov 2018 118,389 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

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Pass 7 Jul 2017 93,720 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 93,719 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 75,368 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 75,368 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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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LB13 LYO is a 2013 Citroen Relay in Red 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 LB13 LYO, 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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What year was LB13 LYO registered?

LB13 LYO is a 2013 Citroen Relay, first registered on 25 July 2013.

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