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EF57 ETL

2007 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

139,902 mi
Last recorded139,902 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen Relay97,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 ETL
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 139,902 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 130,684 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 130,867 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 119,112 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 112,874 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 112,815 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 108,424 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

n/s number plate lamp not working

o/s /f repeater lamp lense missing

Pass 8 Dec 2018 103,037 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Center pipes and joiners slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2018 103,037 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Center pipes and joiners slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 97,328 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 92,266 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 87,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy mountings perished (7.1.4)

exhaust mountings perished

Pass 10 Nov 2014 83,087 miles

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 13 Nov 2013 79,496 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Nov 2013 79,496 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2012 71,800 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 59,293 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 59,293 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 40,997 miles

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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EF57 ETL is a 2007 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EF57 ETL, 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 EF57 ETL registered?

EF57 ETL is a 2007 Citroen Relay, first registered on 6 November 2007.

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