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FV56 YFG

2007 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

142,546 mi
Last recorded142,546 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Citroen Relay97,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 YFG
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 142,546 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bumper support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered in mud (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 142,546 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bumper support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

Seat belt installation does not use the standard seat belt mounting bolts and washers (10.1 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered in mud (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 137,553 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 136,830 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside corroded and poor in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

back box outer skin poor

Fail 18 Jan 2021 136,830 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to floor holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to floor sill holed (1/3 sill) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside corroded and poor in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

back box outer skin poor

Pass 17 Dec 2019 128,843 miles

Nearside stone chip on screen

Offside Rear floor to sill holled plus weak

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Dec 2019 128,843 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside stone chip on screen

Offside Rear floor to sill holled plus weak

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2018 124,832 miles

Both front lower arm bushers worn

n/r/s tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 9 Jan 2018 119,347 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 113,859 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 109,945 miles

Nearside Rear tail light damaged

Offside Front wing mirror casing damaged

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 15 Feb 2016 109,945 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tail light damaged

Offside Front wing mirror casing damaged

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 May 2014 100,061 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 100,061 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 87,717 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 87,717 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2012 77,654 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

parking side lights not working without ignition on

rear brake discs heavely worn

Fail 12 May 2012 77,654 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

parking side lights not working without ignition on

rear brake discs heavely worn

Pass 23 May 2011 68,705 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 59,772 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on the outer side wall

Fail 8 Mar 2010 59,772 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise remove front wheels to check inner pads

both washer jet poor

nearside rear tyre worn on the outer side wall

surface corrosion all brake discs

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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FV56 YFG is a 2007 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FV56 YFG, 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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FV56 YFG is a 2007 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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