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79 HOT

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,070 mi
Last recorded57,070 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration79 HOT
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 57,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside outer sill rusted and holed not within 30cm of prescribed areas

Fail 6 Nov 2024 57,070 miles

Central Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside outer sill rusted and holed not within 30cm of prescribed areas

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 56,176 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 55,322 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 55,291 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 54,239 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 54,235 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 50,162 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 50,162 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 47,680 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 47,312 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 44,792 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 40,664 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 40,664 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 36,817 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 32,671 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 27,676 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 24,382 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 20,188 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 15,758 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 15,758 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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79 HOT is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 99,132 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 79 HOT, 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 18 years old, this Citroen Relay is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 79 HOT registered?

79 HOT is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is 79 HOT safe to buy?

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