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LE57 BSX

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

79,503 mi
Last recorded79,503 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE57 BSX
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 79,503 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 79,419 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (within 30cm) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 75,495 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2025 75,493 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 63,174 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 63,174 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 56,186 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 56,120 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Power steering component leaking rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 53,517 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective two mountings [exhaust still supported] (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose broken at catalytic convertor (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area ? [slight seapage] (2.1.5 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine sump showing signs of corrosion

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated [double skin]

Fail 11 Aug 2022 53,511 miles

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

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

Service brake excessively binding nearside and offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective two mountings [exhaust still supported] (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose broken at catalytic convertor (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area ? [slight seapage] (2.1.5 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine sump showing signs of corrosion

handbrake travel getting high

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated [double skin]

Pass 21 Jul 2021 50,621 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 49,657 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 49,654 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 48,846 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 45,581 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view less than 10mm diameter within zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper strut top bearing slightly stiff in operation

all exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated but still supporting system

Fail 16 Jul 2018 45,579 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view less than 10mm diameter within zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper strut top bearing slightly stiff in operation

all exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated but still supporting system

Pass 21 Aug 2017 34,470 miles

Steering rack minor leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 33,965 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 32,771 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 31,351 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 27,786 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 25,511 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 19,162 miles

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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LE57 BSX is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LE57 BSX, 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 LE57 BSX registered?

LE57 BSX is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 20 February 2008.

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