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YS56 XRH

2007 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

146,087 mi
Last recorded146,087 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen Relay97,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS56 XRH
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 146,087 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 146,060 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2024 144,634 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2024 144,624 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2024 144,588 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and middle sill corroded and holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember near spring hangers and towbar mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and middle sill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking from steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill in middle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust silencer corroded

temp fuel cap fitted, has positive seal

Pass 3 Mar 2023 141,284 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 141,281 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corroded at top of suspension leg under wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 140,201 miles

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

front crossmember corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2022 140,196 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

front crossmember corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2021 136,775 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 136,765 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside rear outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside rear outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearaside front inner sill/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 133,768 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 133,768 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 128,663 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 128,663 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 125,229 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 125,223 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OFFSIDE INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 120,235 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 120,235 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 115,947 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre side wall craking

Offside Rear tyre side wall cracking

Fail 26 Jan 2016 115,947 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre side wall craking

Offside Rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 10 Feb 2015 112,194 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 112,191 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 106,781 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 106,775 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 101,210 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 97,350 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 93,494 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 90,048 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YS56 XRH is a 2007 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 YS56 XRH, 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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YS56 XRH is a 2007 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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