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FV07 HCD

2007 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,301 mi
Last recorded103,301 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen Relay97,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV07 HCD
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 103,301 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside outer sill corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2025 103,276 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside outer sill corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 99,483 miles

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

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 95,032 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 94,994 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Driver's seat moving inadvertently forward/backwards adjuster not locking in (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2022 92,305 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2022 92,289 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2021 90,986 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 90,970 miles

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting floor 30 cm within handbrake mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 89,269 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 89,248 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 87,441 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 84,825 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 80,740 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 79,729 miles

Oil leak gearbox and engine ()

oil level low

Fail 13 Oct 2016 79,729 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working all 3 (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Rear position lamp(s) not working nearside and offside rear (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak gearbox and engine ()

oil level low

Pass 13 Oct 2015 98,913 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust rubber hanger X2 broken, but is still supported

o/s/r tyre perishing on outer wall

oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2015 78,909 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust rubber hanger X2 broken, but is still supported

o/s/r tyre perishing on outer wall

oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2014 77,735 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 75,349 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 75,319 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 74,297 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise rear brake service

Pass 11 May 2011 70,976 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

o/s side repeater cover missing

Fail 11 May 2011 70,976 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Spare tyre defective

o/s side repeater cover missing

Fail 7 Apr 2010 66,347 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre has cuts on sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

o/s/f indicator lens missing

Pass 7 Apr 2010 66,347 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre has cuts on sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

o/s/f indicator lens missing

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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FV07 HCD is a 2007 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FV07 HCD, 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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FV07 HCD is a 2007 Citroen Relay, first registered on 23 April 2007.

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