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LH53 MES

2007 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

100,943 mi
Last recorded100,943 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen Relay97,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH53 MES
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 100,943 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 99,679 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 99,679 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 97,757 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 97,757 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 96,378 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 96,378 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 94,298 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 94,298 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 91,596 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 91,596 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 89,627 miles

Nearside front and rear sill been removed for conversion

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

Offside front and rear sill been removed for conversion

Pass 24 Oct 2018 86,846 miles

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

Nearside front and rear outer sill been removed for convertion

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

Offside front and rear outer sills been removed for convertion

Fail 24 Oct 2018 86,846 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working side marker (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside front and rear outer sill been removed for convertion

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

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working side marker (4.2.1 (a))

Offside front and rear outer sills been removed for convertion

Pass 23 Oct 2017 84,641 miles

exhaust hangers deteriorating

silencer deteriorating

Fail 23 Oct 2017 84,641 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust hangers deteriorating

silencer deteriorating

Pass 1 Nov 2016 81,441 miles

silencer and mounts deteriorating

Pass 5 Oct 2015 76,443 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 76,165 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 76,158 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 75,044 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 74,988 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 74,931 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 73,782 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 73,750 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 72,296 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 72,296 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 69,450 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

air bag warning light on dash ,

nearside front seat removed at time off test .

Fail 20 Oct 2010 69,445 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

air bag warning light on dash ,

nearside front seat removed at time off test .

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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LH53 MES is a 2007 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 LH53 MES, 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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What year was LH53 MES registered?

LH53 MES is a 2007 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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