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BV07 VTC

2007 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

140,077 mi
Last recorded140,077 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Citroen Relay97,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV07 VTC
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 140,077 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread +rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 3 Apr 2023 139,420 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reversing lamps inoperative

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 139,420 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reversing lamps inoperative

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 138,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear O/S & N/S (INNER WHEEL ARCH CORRODED)

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 138,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Panel behind rear bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Panel behind rear bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General corrosion and underseal to underside

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear inner wheelarches corroded

Rear tyres perished and cracked in tread

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 137,141 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner and outer boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

both headlight adjusters are at the end of threads.

Pass 4 Apr 2019 135,427 miles

Body/ Chassis showing signs of light corrosion. Some areas coated with underseal

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 133,831 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Inner rear most wheel arch corroded in not in a prescribed arae

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front bumper insecure

Offside Front door stay broken

Offside Front headlamp insecure but bonnet holds in position for correct aim

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil appears to of had a slight dampness (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Mar 2018 133,778 miles

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded above front subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light has broken lens (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Inner rear most wheel arch corroded in not in a prescribed arae

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front bumper insecure

Offside Front door stay broken

Offside Front headlamp insecure but bonnet holds in position for correct aim

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil appears to of had a slight dampness (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Apr 2017 131,561 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

front crossmember heavily corroded

nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 2 Apr 2016 125,748 miles

Front lower cross member corroded

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front tyre Heavily perished/cracked

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil leak

Oil level low

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 125,748 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Engine management light on

Front lower cross member corroded

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front tyre Heavily perished/cracked

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil leak

Oil level low

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 116,203 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2014 109,322 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 109,317 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

p/s pipes surface rust

Pass 10 Dec 2012 101,958 miles

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

Off side lower mirror missing

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 101,958 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Off side lower mirror missing

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 86,851 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 86,835 miles

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

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

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 86,809 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Nov 2010 86,806 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 78,184 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 77,598 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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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BV07 VTC is a 2007 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 BV07 VTC, 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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BV07 VTC is a 2007 Citroen Relay, first registered on 21 March 2007.

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