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Citroën Relay

Green · Diesel · 2006 · 1,997 cc

LA55 BWUMOT history

LA55 BWU is a green diesel Citroën Relay first used on 10 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 142,696 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

LA55 BWU green Citroen Relay – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen Relay, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
142,696 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,478 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 BWU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Relay
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
10 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 BWU was last recorded at 142,696 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 7,236 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Mar 2016: 103,645 miles, lower than 103,964 miles on 17 Mar 2016.
  • 5 Apr 2017: 110,654 miles, lower than 110,691 miles on 3 Apr 2017.
  • 16 Dec 2020: 115,044 miles, lower than 124,675 miles on 4 Apr 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
135,460 miles · 29 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7,236 miles
Average per year
6,478 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,696 miles
  • 2025 – 135,460 miles
  • 2024 – 134,909 miles
  • 2023 – 128,625 miles
  • 2022 – 122,650 miles
  • 2021 – 118,229 miles
  • 2020 – 115,044 miles
  • 2018 – 124,675 miles
  • 2017 – 110,654 miles
  • 2016 – 103,645 miles
  • 2015 – 96,564 miles
  • 2014 – 87,728 miles
  • 2013 – 79,144 miles
  • 2012 – 70,343 miles
  • 2010 – 46,407 miles
  • 2009 – 32,447 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,696 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coolant leak possible metal pipe by gearbox coolant level also low

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside and offside rear chassis legs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 17 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,696 miles (+7,236)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    142,696 miles
    Test number
    718883561182
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coolant leak possible metal pipe by gearbox coolant level also low

  2. Pass135,460 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    135,460 miles
    Test number
    647612057143
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front brake hose ferules... (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes perishing... (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower front lower engine mount has slight play...
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tail light damaged...
    • AdvisoryRear rear exhaust silencer corroding...

  3. Fail135,460 miles (+551)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,460 miles
    Test number
    780865247559
    • MajorFront Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front brake hose ferules... (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes perishing... (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tail light damaged...
    • AdvisoryRear rear exhaust silencer corroding...

  4. Fail134,909 miles (+6,284)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,909 miles
    Test number
    272724189482
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged at pump (1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass128,625 miles (+5,975)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    128,625 miles
    Test number
    519141811344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass122,650 miles (+66)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    122,650 miles
    Test number
    518302194700
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear chassis legs corroded

  7. Fail122,584 miles (+4,355)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,584 miles
    Test number
    795368421133
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear chassis legs corroded

  8. Pass118,229 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    118,229 miles
    Test number
    979885361332
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail118,229 miles (+3,185)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,229 miles
    Test number
    226163058292
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested not tested due to headlamp being loose (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass115,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    115,044 miles
    Test number
    235358773711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. FailMileage not read2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    622288535326
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass124,675 miles (+14,021)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    124,675 miles
    Test number
    472243860406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass110,654 miles (-37)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    110,654 miles
    Test number
    953768414432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail110,691 miles (+7,046)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,691 miles
    Test number
    686935327858
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  15. Pass103,645 miles (-319)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    103,645 miles
    Test number
    317534637357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail103,964 miles (+7,400)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,964 miles
    Test number
    518425878101
    • FailureExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass96,564 miles (+111)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    96,564 miles
    Test number
    445158575077
    • NoteNearside rear tyre starting to split

  18. Fail96,453 miles (+8,725)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,453 miles
    Test number
    538023965065
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre starting to split

  19. Pass87,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    87,728 miles
    Test number
    159729254079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail87,728 miles (+8,584)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,728 miles
    Test number
    446917254031
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass79,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    79,144 miles
    Test number
    687180463087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail79,144 miles (+8,801)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,144 miles
    Test number
    888509453008
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass70,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    70,343 miles
    Test number
    429371962038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail70,343 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,343 miles
    Test number
    818000762048
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. PassMileage not read1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    596330961068
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs look to be wearing thin

  26. Pass46,407 miles (+13,960)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    46,407 miles
    Test number
    933290160072
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront tyres worn close to legal limit
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished and has damage to tread

  27. Pass32,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    32,447 miles
    Test number
    610168749082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail32,447 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,447 miles
    Test number
    932438949016
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LA55 BWU

Does LA55 BWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 BWU is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA55 BWU?
The MOT on LA55 BWU is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA55 BWU done?
LA55 BWU was recorded at 142,696 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 6,478 miles a year.
Has LA55 BWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 BWU has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LA55 BWU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 31 Mar 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LA55 BWU find?
LA55 BWU passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: brake pedal wearing smooth; nearside front coolant leak possible metal pipe by gearbox coolant level also low.

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