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LX56 CVM

2007 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

181,122 mi
Last recorded181,122 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2007 Citroen Relay97,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 CVM
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2020 181,122 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour and rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 46,540 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 46,506 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 42,250 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush foremost bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 42,173 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush foremost bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 38,182 miles

Coolant leak Thermostat housing ()

NSR tyre perishing

Fail 9 Mar 2017 38,179 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Coolant leak Thermostat housing ()

NSR tyre perishing

Pass 7 Mar 2016 31,791 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 24,362 miles

nearside rear bumper damaged & insecure

Fail 10 Feb 2015 24,362 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear bumper damaged & insecure

Pass 13 Feb 2014 17,286 miles

nsr tyre sidewall poor condition

Pass 25 Feb 2013 9,465 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

coolant leak from thermostat housing and pipe

nsf brake slight bind

Fail 5 Jan 2012 6,959 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 6,959 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 6,400 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 5,803 miles

NSF INNER CV Boot Split

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

slight damage to NSR Reflector

Pass 12 Jan 2010 5,803 miles

NSF INNER CV Boot Split

slight damage to NSR Reflector

Pass 2 Jan 2009 3,924 miles

presented with only eleven passenger seats

Fail 14 Jan 2008 1,653 miles

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

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

minimum clearance at rear suspension bump stops on both sides

presented with 12 passenger seats

Pass 14 Jan 2008 1,653 miles

minimum clearance at rear suspension bump stops on both sides

presented with 12 passenger seats

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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LX56 CVM is a 2007 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LX56 CVM, 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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LX56 CVM is a 2007 Citroen Relay, first registered on 17 January 2007.

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