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CJ17 DVG

2017 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,254 mi
Last recorded144,254 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Citroen Relay68,345 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ17 DVG
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 144,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 137,650 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 137,645 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 132,572 miles

Indicator switch faulty self cancel does not work (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking - close to acceptable limit (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively suspect separate parking brake system causing bind (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 122,674 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both poor (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 110,099 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 110,092 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 101,390 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 101,387 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

COOLANT LEAK AROUND LOWER WATER PUMP AREA

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 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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CJ17 DVG 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 CJ17 DVG, 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 CJ17 DVG registered?

CJ17 DVG is a 2017 Citroen Relay, first registered on 19 July 2017.

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