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YD57 XLV

2007 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

154,203 mi
Last recorded154,203 miles
Recorded on13 May 2023
Typical for 2007 Citroen Relay97,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD57 XLV
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2023 154,203 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 151,222 miles

Nearside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive gear box end plate (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 150,974 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Nearside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive gear box end plate (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 139,658 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack unions (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 139,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack unions (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 128,665 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 128,539 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking unions on steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 117,906 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal to steering rack (2.3.3b)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 19 Jan 2018 117,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal to steering rack (2.3.3b)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 8 Feb 2017 107,545 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pipes to steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 107,292 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pipes to steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 96,819 miles

Nearside Front mirror slightly damamdged

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front mirror slightly damadged

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage power steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 96,819 miles

Nearside Front mirror slightly damamdged

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front mirror slightly damadged

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage power steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 85,210 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 73,587 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 73,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

one of the high level stop light bulbs not working

Pass 21 Nov 2012 60,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Parking light switch not woking but position lights working with ignition switched on

Wiper blades poor

all brake hoses rubbing on abs sensor wires

Fail 19 Nov 2012 60,120 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Parking light switch not woking but position lights working with ignition switched on

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Wiper blades poor

all brake hoses rubbing on abs sensor wires

power steering over flled

Pass 9 Nov 2011 43,916 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 31,719 miles

wipers only operate on full speed

Fail 24 Nov 2010 31,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wipers only operate on full speed

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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YD57 XLV is a 2007 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YD57 XLV, 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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YD57 XLV is a 2007 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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