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BV07 XLT

2007 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

109,660 mi
Last recorded109,660 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen Relay97,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV07 XLT
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2025 109,660 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured spring eye (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Brake hose slightly twisted both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside A post damaged/cracked

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine management lamp is on

engine oil needs topping

mirror nearside /view to rear could be better

Pass 5 Feb 2024 103,302 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all mountings !!!!!!!! (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps misted lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside A post cracked

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine management lamp is on

Fail 30 Jan 2024 103,302 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced B post cracked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective all mountings !!!!!!!! (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps misted lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside A post cracked

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine management lamp is on

Pass 23 Sep 2022 101,538 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine management light on

Fail 23 Sep 2022 101,538 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

engine management light on

Pass 28 Sep 2021 96,483 miles

engine management light on

non obligatory mirror damaged (nearside)

Fail 27 Sep 2021 96,483 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

engine management light on

non obligatory mirror damaged (nearside)

Pass 30 Sep 2020 93,880 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust cover corroded

N/S/R light lens broken

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

O/S repeater lens broken

O/S reverse lightinop

Fail 16 Sep 2020 93,796 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on

Exhaust cover corroded

N/S/R light lens broken

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

O/S repeater lens broken

O/S reverse lightinop

Pass 22 Aug 2019 89,258 miles

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 21 Aug 2019 89,256 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working both sides (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2017 87,472 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 87,471 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Drivers door check strap insecure

Pass 19 May 2016 76,173 miles

Front exhaust flexible pipe weak

Nearside Front brake pad wiring broken

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

Offside Rear mudguard poorly secured

n/s/front & both rear brake pads worn low.

Fail 19 May 2016 76,173 miles

Front exhaust flexible pipe weak

Nearside Front brake pad wiring broken

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear mudguard poorly secured

n/s/front & both rear brake pads worn low.

Pass 13 May 2015
Pass 12 Jun 2014 54,128 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside door mirror repeater slightly discoloured

Pass 20 May 2013 42,185 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 42,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 31,719 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 31,718 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 22,266 miles
Pass 31 May 2010 14,654 miles
Fail 31 May 2010 14,654 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XLT is a 2007 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 XLT, 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 XLT is a 2007 Citroen Relay, first registered on 11 June 2007.

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