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Citroen Relay CE17TNF — MOT history, mileage and tax

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2017 Citroen Relay

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At a glance

This black 2017 Citroen Relay has passed 4 of its 7 first-attempt MOT tests; 2017 Relays tested in 2025 passed 69.2% of first attempts. Its most recent test, on 25 September 2026, was a fail. Mileage of 191,247 is above three-quarters of 2017 Relays tested in 2025.

DVSA record · 7 Oct 2026DVLA fields (tax, ULEZ, CO2, recalls) not loaded yet
Year
2017
Fuel
Diesel
Colour
Black
Engine
1997cc
CO2
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Euro status
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1 Vehicle identity

Registration
CE17TNF
Make
Citroen
Model
Relay
Year
2017
First registered
27 Mar 2017
Fuel
Diesel
Engine
1997cc
Colour
Black
CO2
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Euro status
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Marked for export
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Wheel plan
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Type approval
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V5C issued
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Vehicle age
9 yr 6 mo
Registration area
Wales

2 Tax, MOT & ULEZ

Tax status
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Annual road tax
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MOT status
Not valid (as at 27 Sep 2026)
MOT expiry
1 Oct 2026
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Outstanding recall
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First used date
27 Mar 2017
Manufacture date
27 Mar 2017

3 What this car’s MOT record points to

Read from the last two years of this car's own test record, grouped by area. Each line quotes what the tester wrote and the date of the test.

Critical

Brakes

Major item, 25 Sept 2026: Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle. No later pass is on the record yet.

Major item, 25 Sept 2026: Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation. No later pass is on the record yet.

Major item, 30 Sept 2025: Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side. The car passed a test on 2 Oct 2025.

Dangerous item, 30 Sept 2025: Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value. The car passed a test on 2 Oct 2025.

10 more in the full MOT history below.

Typical UK garage price for brake pad replacement: £100–£300. Typical UK garage prices for each job, from published UK repair-cost guides, checked September 2026; not a quote.

Critical

Suspension & steering

Dangerous item, 25 Sept 2026: Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured. No later pass is on the record yet.

Major item, 30 Sept 2025: Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn. The car passed a test on 2 Oct 2025.

Major item, 30 Sept 2025: Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn. The car passed a test on 2 Oct 2025.

Advisory, 2 Oct 2025: Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil. Recorded at 2 tests.

1 more in the full MOT history below.

Typical UK garage price for coil spring replacement: £175–£400. Typical UK garage prices for each job, from published UK repair-cost guides, checked September 2026; not a quote.

Critical

Tyres

Major item, 25 Sept 2026: Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall also very scrubbed. No later pass is on the record yet.

Advisory, 2 Oct 2025: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and sidewall excessively scrubbed. Recorded at 2 tests.

Advisory, 2 Oct 2025: Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall excessively scrubbed and tread uneven. Recorded at 2 tests.

Advisory, 2 Oct 2025: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge. Recorded at 4 tests.

5 more in the full MOT history below.

Critical

Lamps & visibility

Major item, 25 Sept 2026: Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour. No later pass is on the record yet.

Major item, 25 Sept 2026: Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. No later pass is on the record yet.

Advisory, 25 Sept 2026: Nearside Rear light unit lens broken.

Minor item, 30 Sept 2025: Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers very dirty.

Typical UK garage price for lamp or bulb replacement: £30–£200. Typical UK garage prices for each job, from published UK repair-cost guides, checked September 2026; not a quote.

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Structure & corrosion

Advisory, 25 Sept 2026: Offside Front sill corroded and holed not structural.

Critical

Engine – oil

Major item, 30 Sept 2025: Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users large coolant leak. The car passed a test on 2 Oct 2025.

Advisory, 2 Oct 2025: Oil leak, but not excessive. Recorded at 4 tests.

Advisory, 30 Sept 2025: Oil leak, but not excessive. Recorded at 4 tests.

Typical UK garage price for oil sump or gasket repair: £130–£300. Typical UK garage prices for each job, from published UK repair-cost guides, checked September 2026; not a quote.

Critical

Other

Major item, 25 Sept 2026: Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault. No later pass is on the record yet.

No recent issue

Exhaust & emissions

Nothing recorded against this in the last two years of tests.

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4 How it compares with other 2017 Relays

Against every Citroen Relay first used in 2017 and tested in Great Britain in the 2025 test year (1,151 first-attempt tests) — the most recent full year available.

MeasureThis carTypical 2017 RelayWhat it means
Pass rate, first attempts4 of 7 (57%)69.2% in 2025Lower than the group figure
Fails, first attempts3 of 724.5% of first testsLower than the group figure
Fixed during the test (PRS)06.3% of first testsNone on this record
Mileage at its latest test (25 Sept 2026)191,247 miles82,877 (middle half 53,675–115,102)Above the middle half; not an outlier
Clean passes (no advisories)1 of 740.7% of first testsLower than the group figure

"Typical" is every Citroen Relay first used in 2017, any fuel or use — not adjusted for mileage. This car's figures are from its own record only. A first attempt is any test not within 10 days after a failed test of this car.

Check before you buy — for this car

  1. On this carBrakes. major item, dangerous item, advisory recorded in the last two years (2020, 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026). Worth looking at the discs and pads through the wheel spokes for scoring and a worn lip, and noticing on a test drive whether the car pulls to one side or the pedal feels long.
  2. On this carSuspension & steering. dangerous item, major item, advisory recorded in the last two years (2021, 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026). Worth looking behind each wheel with a torch at the coil springs and bushes, and listening for knocks over bumps on a test drive.
  3. On this carTyres. major item, advisory recorded in the last two years (2021, 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026). Worth checking the tread depth across the whole width of each tyre, and the sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
  4. On this carLamps & visibility. major item, advisory, minor item recorded in the last two years (2021, 2022, 2025, 2026). Worth asking someone to watch while you work every lamp and indicator, and checking the wipers clear the screen cleanly.
  5. On this carStructure & corrosion. advisory recorded in the last two years (2026). Worth looking underneath with a torch at the sills, floor and mountings for corrosion.
  6. On this carEngine – oil. major item, advisory recorded in the last two years (2021, 2024, 2025). Worth looking under the car and around the engine for fresh oil, and asking when it was last serviced.
  7. On this carOther. major item recorded in the last two years (2021, 2024, 2026). Worth asking the seller about this item and having it looked at during an inspection.
  8. Nothing recentExhaust & emissions. A top failure area for 2017 Relays. Nothing on this car’s record. Worth checking that the engine warning light goes out after starting, and noticing any smoke from the exhaust.

This car vs what 2017 Relays usually fail on

Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements16.3%this car: brakes items recorded 2020, 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026
Headlamp: not working on dipped beam12.1%this car: lamps & visibility items recorded 2021, 2022, 2025, 2026
Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction9.3%this car: nothing in this area on record
Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak7.0%this car: suspension & steering items recorded 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026
Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.8%this car: brakes items recorded 2020, 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026

Bars: share of 2017 Relay first tests that did not pass first time in 2025 carrying each item, in DVSA's wording. Right-hand note: what this car's own record shows in that area.

Mileage position

Seen how its record compares. What the public record cannot show is money owed on it.

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5 MOT history

Tests passed6 of 9
Tests failed3
Plate changesNone
Record sourceGreat Britain (DVSA)
Avg mileage/year17,405 mi
Pass rate67%
First mileage85,984 mi (as at 7 Sep 2020)
Last mileage191,247 mi (as at 25 Sep 2026)
Years on record6 yr
Colour at last MOTBlack

Test history

Fail 25 Sep 2026 191,247 mi
  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Advisory
  • Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Major — failed
  • Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) Major — failed
  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Major — failed
  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall also very scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Major — failed
  • Nearside Rear light unit lens broken Advisory
  • Nearside Rear parking brake cable outer casing breaking Advisory
  • Offside Front sill corroded and holed not structural Advisory
  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Advisory
  • Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Major — failed
  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Major — failed
  • all metal brake pipes plastic protection becoming very blistered Advisory
  • Dangerous Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) Failed
Pass 2 Oct 2025 173,320 mi Expiry 1 Oct 2026
  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and sidewall excessively scrubbed (5.2.3 (e)) Advisory
  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) Advisory
  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall excessively scrubbed and tread uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Advisory
  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) Advisory
  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and sidewall perished (5.2.3 (e)) Advisory
  • Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Advisory
  • all brakes slightly scrapping on rotation Advisory
  • parking brake components corroded Advisory
Fail 30 Sep 2025 173,313 mi
  • Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users large coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Major — failed
  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both brake discs (1.2.1 (e)) Advisory
  • Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers very dirty (3.4 (b) (i)) Minor
  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Major — failed
  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and sidewall excessively scrubbed (5.2.3 (e)) Advisory
  • Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Major — failed
  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) Advisory
  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall excessively scrubbed and tread uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Advisory
  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Major — failed
  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) Advisory
  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and sidewall perished (5.2.3 (e)) Advisory
  • Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Advisory
  • Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both brake discs (1.2.1 (e)) Advisory
  • all brakes slightly scrapping on rotation Advisory
  • parking brake components corroded Advisory
  • Dangerous Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Failed
Pass 9 Sep 2024 167,628 mi Expiry 19 Sep 2025
  • Coolant leak Advisory
  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) Advisory
  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Advisory
  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) Advisory
  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Advisory
  • Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Advisory
  • hand brake linkage siezed Advisory
Pass 20 Sep 2023 150,629 mi Expiry 19 Sep 2024

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

Pass 12 Sep 2022 130,740 mi Expiry 11 Sep 2023
  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Advisory
  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Advisory
  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) Advisory
  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall and tread uneven on inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Advisory
  • Offside Rear light lense slightly cracked Advisory
  • offside and nearside front inner wishbone arm bush centre de-laminated Advisory
Pass 17 Aug 2021 108,295 mi Expiry 10 Sep 2022
  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Advisory
  • Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i)) Minor
  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) Advisory
  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Advisory
  • Offside Rear light lens cracked Advisory
  • Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Advisory
  • Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Advisory
  • coolant low Advisory
  • power steering pipe bracket broken Advisory
Pass 11 Sep 2020 86,571 mi Expiry 10 Sep 2021

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

Fail 7 Sep 2020 85,984 mi
  • Dangerous Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Failed
  • Dangerous Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Failed
  • Dangerous Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Failed
  • Dangerous Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Failed

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