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FG57 JYY

2007 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2007 Citroen Relay97,518 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025

Exhaust mounting defective all mounting rubbers/perished/splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush spring rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 215/70/15c (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 215/70/15c (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024

Coolant leak ()

Nearside handbrake cable outer casing cracking/splitting

Offside handbrake cable outer casing cracking/splitting

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

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 27 Mar 2024

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside handbrake cable outer casing cracking/splitting

Offside handbrake cable outer casing cracking/splitting

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 8 Mar 2023 181,489 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 178,499 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 178,496 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 174,019 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 174,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 171,198 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 171,154 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 170,396 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 170,390 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 170,110 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 170,102 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 169,984 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 169,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint slight (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

exhaust silencer corroded

front exhaust flexi split

n/s headlight slightly loose

reverse lights not working

Fail 16 Feb 2017 169,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint slight (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

engine management light on

exhaust silencer corroded and support rubber mountings cracking

front and rear brake discs corroded

front exhaust flexi split

n/s/r tyre pressure low

reverse lights not working

Pass 7 Dec 2015 169,773 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 169,773 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 157,986 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 128,600 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 96,525 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 64,907 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 57,898 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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FG57 JYY 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 FG57 JYY, 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 JYY registered?

FG57 JYY is a 2007 Citroen Relay, first registered on 7 November 2007.

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