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FD57 VLT

2007 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,938 mi
Last recorded128,938 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen Relay97,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD57 VLT
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 128,938 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general body-under body corrosion

Fail 1 Oct 2025 128,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general body-under body corrosion

Fail 29 Aug 2025 128,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general body/under body corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2024 128,209 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2024 128,198 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side 19KG (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 103,989 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 99,860 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 92,529 miles

Offside body has impact damage

Pass 28 Jul 2017 80,939 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 80,939 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement handbrake compensater (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage side panels (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2016 68,367 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 55,290 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 55,290 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 41,782 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 41,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 30,173 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 24,950 miles

rear secondary springs removed

Fail 1 Aug 2012 24,945 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Speed limiter not fitted (6.5.B.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 21,792 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 21,792 miles

Driver's view to front impaired by crack (6.9.1b)

Fail 9 Sep 2010 17,898 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

exhaust rubber slpit x1

small stone chip in screen o/s

Pass 9 Sep 2010 17,898 miles

exhaust rubber slpit x1

small stone chip in screen o/s

Pass 7 Oct 2009 13,276 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 5,620 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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FD57 VLT 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 62.5%.

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 FD57 VLT, 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 FD57 VLT registered?

FD57 VLT is a 2007 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 December 2007.

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