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SY57 YUK

2007 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

168,286 mi
Last recorded168,286 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen Relay97,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY57 YUK
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 168,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2024 167,444 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 166,980 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 166,977 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 164,466 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened osf and nsf discs worn inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated osf and nsf outer cv boots perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside covered in grease (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 164,463 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened osf and nsf discs worn inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated osf and nsf outer cv boots perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside covered in grease (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 152,725 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel.

Under seal not allowing full inspection.

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

parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 20 Mar 2020 143,770 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 143,765 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 136,756 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 136,756 miles

Fuel pipe insecure aux fuel pipe for heater insecure above exhaust (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 131,395 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 126,291 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 125,208 miles

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished

Offside Rear tyre badly perished

Pass 22 Jan 2015 120,158 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 120,157 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 114,855 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 114,810 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 99,260 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 99,260 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 74,058 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 74,058 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 56,387 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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SY57 YUK is a 2007 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SY57 YUK, 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 SY57 YUK registered?

SY57 YUK is a 2007 Citroen Relay, first registered on 27 December 2007.

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