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DN61 XEL

2011 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

149,709 mi
Last recorded149,709 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen Relay101,035 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN61 XEL
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 149,709 miles

Nearside Rear lamp cracked

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 148,311 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 146,138 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 146,122 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 143,797 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 143,785 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 141,327 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 141,313 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 138,709 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 138,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 134,463 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 134,098 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

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

Fail 16 Jan 2019 134,098 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 115,830 miles

engine light on

Fail 25 Nov 2017 115,803 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on

Pass 10 Dec 2016 94,047 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge/2mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear axle stop missing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

vehicle braking efforts close to prescribed limits

Pass 17 Dec 2015 74,949 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 57,891 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

drivers door check strap not connected

Fail 12 Dec 2014 57,891 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

drivers door check strap not connected

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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DN61 XEL is a 2011 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2011 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 101,035 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 DN61 XEL, 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 15 years old, this Citroen Relay is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DN61 XEL registered?

DN61 XEL is a 2011 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 December 2011.

Is DN61 XEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN61 XEL shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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