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AY17 XXB

2017 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,901 mi
Last recorded96,901 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Citroen Relay68,345 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY17 XXB
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 96,901 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2025 96,895 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 90,580 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 84,924 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 84,889 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 80,355 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 74,140 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

coolant level low

Fail 26 Oct 2021 74,140 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working door mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 5 Oct 2020 47,278 miles
Pass 23 Apr 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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AY17 XXB is a 2017 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AY17 XXB, 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 AY17 XXB registered?

AY17 XXB is a 2017 Citroen Relay, first registered on 2 May 2017.

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