MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
248,601 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust deteriorating due to corrosion
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Swivel (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak Engine oil ()
Exhaust deteriorating due to corrosion
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Swivel (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak Engine oil ()
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Exhaust system deteriorated
Fumes entering cab area
Heavy oil leak
Injectors showing signs of leaking
Exhaust front flexi-pipe deteriorated
Rear exhaust box corroded
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play Steering arm (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play Steering arm (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Evidence of fuel leak under bonnet, no leak detected under test conditions
Exhaust front flexi-pipe deteriorated
Nail in near side rear tyre
Near side handbrake recording little effort
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear exhaust box corroded
Very heavy oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both side repeater lens broken
oil leak
slight play in offside steering arm
unable to open rear loading door
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
unable to open rear loading door
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
both side repeater lens broken
oil leak
slight play in offside steering arm
Both front tyres on 3mm
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside front brake pad warning wire loose
Offside front side repeater lense damaged
Slight play in both rear leaf spring bushes
Slight play offside steering arm
major oil leak
Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Both front tyres on 3mm
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside front brake pad warning wire loose
Offside front side repeater lense damaged
Oil warning light flashing at start of test
Slight play in both rear leaf spring bushes
Slight play offside steering arm
major oil leak
Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Major oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake pad warning cable loose
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front side repeater lense damaged
Oil warning light was flashing at start of test
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside rear brake noisey
Offside side repeater damaged
Oil leak
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front exhaust slightly leaking (front pipe to turbo)
Offside rear brake noisey
Rear exhaust rubber split
Slight oil leak
How Reliable is the Citroen Relay?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SM57 FVV is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.
Across all 2008 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 99,132 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 SM57 FVV, 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 18 years old, this Citroen Relay is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was SM57 FVV registered?
SM57 FVV is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 22 January 2008.
Is SM57 FVV safe to buy?
The MOT history for SM57 FVV shows 13 tests with a 46.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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