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FG57 JYR

2007 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

119,915 mi
Last recorded119,915 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen Relay97,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG57 JYR
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 119,915 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 117,211 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 117,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 116,908 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 116,896 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 114,745 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 114,741 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 111,839 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 111,826 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 109,423 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 106,476 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 106,476 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 101,373 miles

Exhaust main silencer deteriorated....

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively deteriorated inner surface.... (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 101,362 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side works but LOW effort....(disc / DRUM handbrake type....) (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Exhaust main silencer deteriorated....

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively deteriorated inner surface.... (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 96,349 miles

Exhaust main silencer deteriorated....

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm .... (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear handbrake effort slightly low....

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm .... (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 92,826 miles

Exhaust main silencer deteriorated....

Rear handbrake only just met requirments....17%

Pass 2 Feb 2016 86,143 miles

exhaust main silencer deteriorated..

Pass 4 Feb 2015 78,919 miles

Exhaust main silencer very deteriorated....

Part of centre upper stop light inop'

Fail 28 Jan 2015 78,646 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Exhaust main silencer very deteriorated....

Part of centre upper stop light inop'

Pass 27 Jan 2014 70,781 miles

exhaust main silencer deteriorated....

Pass 25 Jan 2013 65,036 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 65,036 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 60,792 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 60,376 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 60,376 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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FG57 JYR 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 64%.

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 FG57 JYR, 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 FG57 JYR registered?

FG57 JYR is a 2007 Citroen Relay, first registered on 19 November 2007.

Is FG57 JYR safe to buy?

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