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MV07 VZS

2007 Citroen Relay

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,595 mi
Last recorded128,595 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Citroen Relay97,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV07 VZS
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 128,595 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 127,829 miles

Surface corrosion on vehicle chassis, floor and inner wheel arches

Fail 11 Jun 2025 124,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced offside middle and rear (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced offside outer sill by side step (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced offside rear (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Surface corrosion on vehicle chassis, floor and inner wheel arches

Pass 14 Jun 2024 121,776 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 121,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2023 119,300 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 118,032 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 118,031 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2021 113,499 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 113,495 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 113,104 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 110,996 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 110,995 miles

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 108,637 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 108,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 May 2017 106,860 miles

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

slight oil leak

Fail 17 May 2017 106,860 miles

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2016 98,876 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 92,568 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 92,568 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 86,852 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 86,852 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

n/s rear tyre walls cracked and perished

Pass 10 Dec 2012 83,521 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 83,521 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 68,192 miles

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

Oil leak

coolant level below minimum mark

offside body trim loose

Fail 9 Aug 2011 67,889 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Oil leak

brake warning light is on

coolant level below minimum mark

offside body trim loose

Pass 9 Jul 2010 52,395 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jul 2010 52,213 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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MV07 VZS is a 2007 Citroen Relay in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MV07 VZS, 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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MV07 VZS is a 2007 Citroen Relay, first registered on 22 March 2007.

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