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FV07 RNU

2007 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

191,438 mi
Last recorded191,438 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Citroen Relay97,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV07 RNU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 191,438 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Both sides (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside outer sill badly corroded ,not within prescribed areas.

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides front (1.2.1 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 191,438 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Both sides (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside outer sill badly corroded ,not within prescribed areas.

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides front (1.2.1 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 187,453 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 187,453 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 185,304 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes ( in front of rear axle ) nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre stop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 185,302 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes ( in front of rear axle ) nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre stop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 173,008 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 173,004 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 166,427 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front close to limit,both front worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 166,427 miles

Offside Outer 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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front close to limit,both front worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 161,552 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 161,552 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 155,800 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 155,800 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 150,491 miles

Offside rear tyre tread wearing low.

Tyre size different front to rear.

Fail 21 Jul 2015 150,491 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Side repeater adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear tyre tread wearing low.

Tyre size different front to rear.

Pass 11 Jul 2014 141,180 miles

Engine management lamp on.

Exhaust outer skin corroded.

Rear leaf spring bushes slightly worn.

Fail 10 Jul 2014 141,180 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Both side repeater lenses damaged.

Engine management lamp on.

Exhaust outer skin corroded.

Rear leaf spring bushes slightly worn.

Pass 9 Jul 2013 132,147 miles

Both side repeater lenses damaged.

Fail 8 Jul 2013 132,146 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 121,920 miles

Both side repeaters damaged.

Emissions not detectable.

Engine undershield(s) incompletely fitted.

Front exhaust heat shield loose.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Screw in nearside front tyre tread,does not appear to be losing air.

Slight front brake imbalance.

Pass 12 Jul 2011 113,910 miles

All brake discs worn.

Offside mirror casing damaged.

Fail 12 Jul 2011 113,909 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

All brake discs worn.

Offside mirror casing damaged.

Pass 9 Jul 2010 106,045 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 May 2010 105,834 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 May 2010 105,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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 RNU is a 2007 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 RNU, 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 RNU is a 2007 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 May 2007.

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