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PY61 VTO

2011 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

240,164 mi
Last recorded240,164 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen Relay101,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY61 VTO
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 240,164 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Chassis/subframes corroded

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

Rear Both leaf springs corroded

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

Pass 30 Nov 2024 239,237 miles

Chassis/subframes corroded

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 237,120 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 235,098 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 232,271 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front sill damaged and corroded

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2021 232,271 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front sill damaged and corroded

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 138,576 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Oct 2019 127,158 miles

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

Nearside Front side body moulding damaged

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked/chipped (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear handbrake requires adjustment/service..17% roller brake test

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

exhaust flex damaged,, exhaust silencer casing corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2019 127,158 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure bumper inner support bracket broken and inner wheel arch (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front side body moulding damaged

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear handbrake requires adjustment/service..17% roller brake test

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

exhaust flex damaged,, exhaust silencer casing corroded

Offside Front Mudguard insecure likely to become detached ()

Pass 29 Oct 2018 121,438 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive clutch slave cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

coolant level low

n/s/f inner tie rod slight play

Fail 23 Oct 2018 121,375 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive clutch slave cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

coolant level low

n/s/f inner tie rod slight play

Pass 24 Oct 2017 106,803 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 106,802 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 93,011 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 93,011 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 82,330 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 82,327 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 72,115 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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PY61 VTO is a 2011 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PY61 VTO, 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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PY61 VTO is a 2011 Citroen Relay, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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