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VN07 UTJ

2007 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

123,448 mi
Last recorded123,448 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Citroen Relay97,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN07 UTJ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2026 123,448 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure Mirror glass . (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 121,940 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 120,913 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 116,055 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 109,835 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 109,769 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 106,416 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 100,254 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Side repeater slightly discoloured red (4.4.3 (a))

number plate lights dim

Fail 26 Aug 2020 100,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Side repeater slightly discoloured red (4.4.3 (a))

number plate lights dim

Pass 5 Apr 2019 96,692 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake low

Rear Both rear number plate lights dim

Fail 21 Mar 2019 96,690 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear number plate lights dim

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 93,339 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 89,572 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 89,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 77,702 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 77,203 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 70,527 miles

front lower suspension bushes starting to unbonded

rear discs worn

Fail 23 Oct 2014 69,854 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

front lower suspension bushes starting to unbonded

rear discs worn

Pass 16 Oct 2013 63,017 miles

Cover missing offside indicator

Pass 8 Oct 2012 47,194 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 47,194 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Jun 2012

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 34,936 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2011 32,595 miles

1.Both door mirrors cracked. 2.O/S/R number plate bulb dim.

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 24,154 miles

1.Drivers door mirror damaged. 2.N/S/R Tail light lense damaged.

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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VN07 UTJ is a 2007 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VN07 UTJ, 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 VN07 UTJ registered?

VN07 UTJ is a 2007 Citroen Relay, first registered on 6 June 2007.

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