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AO17 VRE

2017 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,448 mi
Last recorded111,448 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Citroen Relay68,345 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO17 VRE
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 111,448 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 110,702 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 109,727 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 109,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing 2 wheel bolts missing. (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2022 107,249 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 103,869 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 102,083 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 102,083 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/70/15c (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering hose securing bracket fractured - hose insecure.

Pass 19 Jun 2020 96,689 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 96,689 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Excessive travel on lever (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 14 May 2020

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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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AO17 VRE is a 2017 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2017 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 68,345 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 AO17 VRE, 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 9 years old, this Citroen Relay is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AO17 VRE registered?

AO17 VRE is a 2017 Citroen Relay, first registered on 22 May 2017.

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