CarVerify

Free Car Check

SV56 FEX

2007 Citroen Relay

Yellow Diesel 2198cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,283 mi
Last recorded102,283 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 Citroen Relay97,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 FEX
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 102,283 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside battery box support strap broken

Pass 24 Nov 2022 99,172 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

battery box support bracket broken

Fail 23 Nov 2022 99,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

battery box support bracket broken

Pass 23 Nov 2021 95,556 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Inner Rearmost Bush Detriorated

Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Inner Rearmost Bush Detriorated

Fail 23 Nov 2021 95,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Inner Rearmost Bush Detriorated

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Inner Rearmost Bush Detriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2020 91,726 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre getting quite worn

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

battery carrier support straps very rusty

fuel tank support straps getting rusty

slight damage to windscreen in various places

Pass 6 Nov 2019 87,871 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

battery carrier metal frame corroded

damage to windscreen in zone A less than 10mm

just passed 16% parking brake efficiency

Pass 8 Nov 2018 82,697 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

one battery box support strap rusted and broken

Pass 4 Dec 2017 78,022 miles

1 rubber mounting broken at rear silencer but exhaust still adequately supported

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

damage to windscreen outside swept area of wipers

nearside front tyre slightly perished

nearside headlamp misted slightly

Fail 1 Dec 2017 78,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

1 rubber mounting broken at rear silencer but exhaust still adequately supported

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

damage to windscreen outside swept area of wipers

nearside front tyre slightly perished

nearside headlamp misted slightly

parking brake lower/not locking at offside

Pass 1 Dec 2016 68,328 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 68,328 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 58,588 miles

screen damage outside swept area

Fail 24 Nov 2015 58,588 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

screen damage outside swept area

Pass 4 Aug 2014 51,738 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

n/s front brake gripping slightly

o/s front brake gripping slightly

o/s rear brake gripping slightly

Fail 30 Jul 2014 51,732 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

coolant level below min mark

o/s front brake gripping slightly

Pass 20 Feb 2013 43,775 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 36,335 miles

o/s rear tyre slightly perished between treads

o/s rear tyre slightly perished between treads

Pass 4 Feb 2011 22,565 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 29,380 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 22 Jan 2010 23,079 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 23,079 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
Full Citroen Relay reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SV56 FEX is a 2007 Citroen Relay in Yellow with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SV56 FEX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SV56 FEX?

You can check the full history of SV56 FEX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SV56 FEX registered?

SV56 FEX is a 2007 Citroen Relay, first registered on 22 January 2007.

Is SV56 FEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV56 FEX shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SV56 FEX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SV56 FEX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.