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LB13 PBY

2013 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,049 mi
Last recorded147,049 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen Relay89,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB13 PBY
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 147,049 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 141,123 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 141,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 133,474 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chip in windscreen

nearside steering rack /inner joint has slight play

rear brake pipes slightly swollen/corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2023 124,984 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 115,014 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 42% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 110,612 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 110,612 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 101,100 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 101,097 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 100,109 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 100,105 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened leaking fluid (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 96,334 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 96,331 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine management light is on

Pass 27 Oct 2016 96,110 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 96,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light is on

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 PBY is a 2013 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PBY, 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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LB13 PBY is a 2013 Citroen Relay, first registered on 9 August 2013.

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