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L3 RDV

2011 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

244,986 mi
Last recorded244,986 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Citroen Relay101,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 RDV
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 244,986 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 235,351 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 226,162 miles

Central EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER JACKET CORRODED BUT NOT LEAKING

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

Offside Front STEERING RACK POGO STICK SLIGHT PLAY

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 219,567 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge un-even wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

handbrake requirements only just met 16%

n/s handbrake poor

Fail 4 Dec 2021 219,559 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge un-even wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Dec 2020 214,170 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge un-even tread wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Nov 2020 214,127 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge un-even tread wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 208,249 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 2 rubber hangers perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside number plate lamp lens missing

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in rack (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 208,249 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 2 rubber hangers perished (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dipped headlamp (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside number plate lamp lens missing

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in rack (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 168,356 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides low arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 168,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower gearbox mount worn bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides low arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge less than 3 mm of tread and unevenly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged splitting (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 104,907 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre low on tread (2.5mm)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

brake pedal anti slip worn

clutch pedal anti slip insecure

Fail 10 Nov 2017 104,907 miles

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

clutch pedal anti slip insecure

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre low on tread (2.5mm)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

brake pedal anti slip worn

Pass 15 Nov 2016 91,229 miles

Auxiliary heater exhaust snapped in two

Clutch pedal pad worn smooth and split slightly

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Condensation in headlamp

Offside Front Door check slightly insecure

Pass 27 Oct 2015 73,131 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 43,322 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 43,322 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 18,617 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres on 3m/m

Pass 21 Nov 2012 2,763 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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L3 RDV is a 2011 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2011 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 101,035 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 L3 RDV, 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 15 years old, this Citroen Relay is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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L3 RDV is a 2011 Citroen Relay, first registered on 6 December 2011.

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