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FJ57 HYB

2007 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

100,441 mi
Last recorded100,441 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Citroen Relay97,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ57 HYB
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 100,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pre rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 98,307 miles

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

Handbrake only just making enough effort 16%

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded.

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 93,763 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 87,653 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust boxes corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2022 87,653 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper arms collide (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front wishbone rear most bushes

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside repeater lens missing

centre box outer layer corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2021 84,497 miles

Hand brake has very little reserve travel

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear spring bushes worn

exhaust box outer layer corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2020 81,439 miles

Offside side repeater lens missing

exhaust box outer layer corroded

front wishbone rear bushes splitting

hand brake has little reserve travel

Fail 15 Oct 2020 81,439 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside side repeater lens missing

exhaust box outer layer corroded

front wishbone rear bushes splitting

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 6 Apr 2019 74,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 74,134 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 68,888 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 68,884 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 61,446 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 61,232 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat./ partic. filter pipe split at turbo (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 54,292 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 54,292 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 54,243 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat leaking (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure at the back by door (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 47,470 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 47,470 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 39,565 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

auto. headlamp adjusters not working

Fail 8 Apr 2014 39,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

auto. headlamp adjusters not working

Pass 18 Apr 2013 33,524 miles

Discs front and rear worn

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 32,963 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 32,963 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 28,532 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 28,532 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s & n/.s front tyre tread depths very low.

Pass 29 Oct 2010 26,513 miles

near side front tyre worn to the wear indicator bars

near side mirror cover damaged.

near side rear tyre outer side wall damaged near to limit.

off side front tyre worn to wear indicator bars

windscreen chiped .

Pass 4 Nov 2009 17,946 miles

centre rear view mirror missing.

off side headlamp aim on lower limit.

off side rear lower side pannel badly damaged.

Fail 27 Oct 2009 17,945 miles

Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)

centre rear view mirror missing.

off side headlamp aim on lower limit.

off side rear lower side pannel badly damaged.

Pass 25 Oct 2008 7,453 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 7,453 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1)

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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FJ57 HYB is a 2007 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 FJ57 HYB, 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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FJ57 HYB is a 2007 Citroen Relay, first registered on 9 November 2007.

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