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FL57 VHO

2007 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

157,846 mi
Last recorded157,846 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Citroen Relay97,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL57 VHO
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2022 157,846 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 157,845 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 152,384 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded but not excessive

parts of underside corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 27 Aug 2020 148,744 miles

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

underside undersealed making corrosion inspection difficult

Fail 27 Aug 2020 148,743 miles

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

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

underside undersealed making corrosion inspection difficult

Pass 13 Apr 2019 143,422 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 142,454 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Apr 2018 142,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 136,741 miles

Front Oil leak ()

exhaust outer cover removed due to corrosion

Fail 29 Mar 2017 136,741 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

exhaust outer cover removed due to corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2016 133,904 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 24 Sep 2016 133,905 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 24 Sep 2015 124,983 miles

both wishbone rear bushes split at bonding

front brake pads low

major oil leak at engine

n/s repeater lens missing

n/s steering rack has play

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm and has a nail in tread

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Fail 23 Sep 2015 124,936 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both wishbone rear bushes split at bonding

front brake pads low

major oil leak at engine

n/s repeater lens missing

n/s steering rack has play

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm and has a nail in tread

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 10 Sep 2014 116,626 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2014 116,605 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2013 97,951 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 97,937 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2013 97,922 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2012 82,617 miles

exhaust silincer corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2012 82,602 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust silencer outer skin heavily corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2011 63,619 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 46,782 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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FL57 VHO 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 54.2%.

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 FL57 VHO, 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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FL57 VHO is a 2007 Citroen Relay, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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