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N17 JLW

2007 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

215,018 mi
Last recorded215,018 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Citroen Relay97,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN17 JLW
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 215,018 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 212,765 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen contained within 10mm diameter circle (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour its blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour its blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2025 212,762 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative both sides (4.1.5 (a))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working middle markers and rear most not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch / inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour its blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour its blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 210,885 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 207,264 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 203,983 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 May 2022 203,983 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 199,808 miles

Nearside All outline marker lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 192,809 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 192,809 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 176,336 miles

n/s/r/ and o/s/r/ position lamps slight damage

Pass 17 Jul 2017 128,584 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 128,171 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 127,471 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 127,471 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 Sep 2013 126,915 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 126,915 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Aug 2012 126,341 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 108,989 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 81,210 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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N17 JLW is a 2007 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N17 JLW, 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 N17 JLW registered?

N17 JLW is a 2007 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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