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FG57 VEL

2007 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2013
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

248,601 mi
Last recorded248,601 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 2007 Citroen Relay97,518 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2013 248,601 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 248,601 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

hole in rocker cover causing oil leak

pad sensor not connected hanging

intercooler pipe loose underside vehcile

Pass 18 Sep 2012 188,159 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 170,833 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 170,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 130,740 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 130,730 miles

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

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 VEL is a 2007 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 VEL, 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 VEL registered?

FG57 VEL is a 2007 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 October 2007.

Is FG57 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG57 VEL shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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