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FD57 VLV

2007 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,410 mi
Last recorded94,410 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen Relay97,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 94,410 miles

Nearside Rear sill corroded but not excessively.

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

Offside Rear sill corroded but not excessively

Fail 29 Jul 2025 94,410 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear sill corroded but not excessively.

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

Offside Rear sill corroded but not excessively

Pass 14 Aug 2024 94,129 miles

Nearside Rear sill corroded but not excessively

Offside Rear sill corroded but not excessively

Fail 14 Aug 2024 94,129 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear sill corroded but not excessively

Offside Rear sill corroded but not excessively

Pass 30 Jun 2023 92,216 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 92,216 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 91,022 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 91,022 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/70 r15c (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2021 89,616 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 88,918 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 88,017 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 86,246 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 86,246 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 77,162 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

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Pass 12 Sep 2017 74,856 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 50,210 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 39,977 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 29,632 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 29,632 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 28,984 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 19,497 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 13,035 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 8,940 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 4,546 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 VLV 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 75%.

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 FD57 VLV, 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 VLV registered?

FD57 VLV is a 2007 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 November 2007.

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