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DM51 ALE

2007 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

159,965 mi
Last recorded159,965 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Citroen Relay97,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDM51 ALE
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023 159,965 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2023 159,965 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 147,201 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 138,494 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 138,406 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 131,625 miles

Front Outer Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal sill both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal by leaf spring bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear cross member repaired and covered black sealant by inner tow bar area

Fail 28 Feb 2020 131,624 miles

Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by rear leaf spring bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by tow bar inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 121,073 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 121,019 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 114,321 miles

Screen damaged outside swept areas

Pass 10 Oct 2016 112,979 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Oct 2016 112,979 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Oct 2015 109,432 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 109,432 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

E M light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)

underside corrosion present

Pass 3 Jul 2015 172,903 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 172,899 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 91,151 miles

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

engine oil very low

nsf disc pad warning wire cut through

Fail 3 Jul 2014 91,151 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine oil very low

nsf disc pad warning wire cut through

Pass 22 Jul 2013 74,967 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 61,632 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 61,632 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 51,006 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 51,006 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 36,219 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

spare wheel lose in holder

Pass 22 Jul 2010 36,219 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

spare wheel lose in holder

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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DM51 ALE is a 2007 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 DM51 ALE, 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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What year was DM51 ALE registered?

DM51 ALE is a 2007 Citroen Relay, first registered on 24 July 2007.

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