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VE61 TFJ

2011 Citroen Relay

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

172,123 mi
Last recorded172,123 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen Relay101,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 TFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 172,123 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 168,157 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases temporary repair to exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 168,118 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to condition of exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box is corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi is blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm bush is split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm bush is split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. seat not fixed (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Front Lower Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment u/j fixing bolt not correct (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central 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 19 Feb 2024 151,818 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 140,599 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 121,558 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides tread depth at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 103,872 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 103,753 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 91,185 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 91,183 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 78,279 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 78,279 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 64,546 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 64,546 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 49,442 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 27,072 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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VE61 TFJ is a 2011 Citroen Relay in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VE61 TFJ, 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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What year was VE61 TFJ registered?

VE61 TFJ is a 2011 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 December 2011.

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