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VU61 OPS

2011 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

141,999 mi
Last recorded141,999 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen Relay101,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 OPS
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2026 141,999 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 131,073 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 129,124 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2023 128,133 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

exhaust front flexi deteriorated not blowing

oil warning light flashing

Pass 26 Apr 2022 127,121 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Bottom (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 125,335 miles

center seat belt buckle damaged

front brake pads low

o/s/f inner rack end slight play

Fail 27 Apr 2021 125,330 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust main box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

center seat belt buckle damaged

front brake pads low

o/s/f inner rack end slight play

Fail 9 Apr 2021 125,286 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Apr 2020 121,296 miles

Central exhaust outer casing corroded

Offside Front Outer cv boot

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 115,111 miles

o/s inner rack joint slight play

slight oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2019 115,017 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s inner rack joint slight play

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2018 109,875 miles

N/S/F tyre split on side wall

O/S door mirror glass but still clear view of rear

exhaust outer casing slightly corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2018 109,872 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/F tyre split on side wall

O/S door mirror glass but still clear view of rear

exhaust outer casing slightly corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2017 105,616 miles

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

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

Offside Rear light lenses cracked and taped up

centre seat belt clasp broke

Pass 6 Apr 2016 102,387 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 102,384 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 98,552 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 98,552 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Low oil level

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 79,914 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 79,913 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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VU61 OPS is a 2011 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 VU61 OPS, 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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VU61 OPS is a 2011 Citroen Relay, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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