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BL56 OFV

2007 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

141,472 mi
Last recorded141,472 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen Relay97,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 OFV
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 141,472 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central exhaust box outer skin

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mout (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage engine (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 May 2024 140,635 miles

Front exhaust has repair evident slight blow

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

Offside Front Upper top shock bearing has slight tightness

Fail 15 Apr 2024 140,630 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper top shock bearing has slight tightness

front exhaust has repair evident, slight blow

radiator leaking coolant at seams

Pass 4 Apr 2023 136,784 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing size required 215//75//16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 133,965 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened roughness in mounting bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

passenger rear tyre old casing showing cracks.

Fail 14 Apr 2022 133,965 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit battery tray corroded and insecure (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened roughness in mounting bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

passenger rear tyre old casing showing cracks.

Pass 15 Apr 2021 130,462 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 130,462 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 130,313 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Crossmember radiator support (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting All the way along inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 129,015 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases full system corroded and pin holed at joints (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split in rubber cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin holed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rubber mounts cracked (5.3.2 (c))

underside showing corrosion but with MOT scope at time of test

Pass 21 Mar 2019 126,404 miles

rusting to inner sills but not in MOT scope

Pass 21 Mar 2018 124,556 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 124,556 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

corrosion to battery tray

Pass 15 Mar 2017 122,954 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

silencer heat shield corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2016 118,300 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 118,300 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2015 105,829 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 105,829 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 94,674 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 94,674 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 83,828 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 83,740 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 73,039 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 59,764 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 59,764 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 59,367 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 49,293 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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BL56 OFV is a 2007 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2007 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 97,518 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 BL56 OFV, 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 19 years old, this Citroen Relay is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BL56 OFV is a 2007 Citroen Relay, first registered on 13 February 2007.

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