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FV63 VFD

2013 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

138,133 mi
Last recorded138,133 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen Relay89,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV63 VFD
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 138,133 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 138,133 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 135,343 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 135,336 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush/ bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 131,812 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 131,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 126,047 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 126,040 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle at 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 120,895 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 120,895 miles

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

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended fog inop (4.10 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 119,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at the rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 119,053 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at the rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 112,515 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 105,757 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 105,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 22 Dec 2017 105,757 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 71,559 miles

Rear suspension sitting close to bump stops

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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FV63 VFD is a 2013 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 2013 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 89,675 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 FV63 VFD, 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 13 years old, this Citroen Relay is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FV63 VFD registered?

FV63 VFD is a 2013 Citroen Relay, first registered on 24 December 2013.

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