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A7 ORA

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

248,601 mi
Last recorded248,601 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 ORA
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 248,601 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 248,601 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024
Pass 7 Mar 2023 249,120 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 249,102 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 249,102 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 248,995 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 248,610 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 248,601 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Torsion bar fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 248,601 miles

Offside Front minor chip in windscreen

Fail 13 Oct 2018 248,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear worn on inside edge

Pass 13 May 2017 248,601 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front track rod end slight play

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc pitted and scored

Pass 18 Mar 2015 248,601 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 219,335 miles

temp repair to n/s wing mirror

Fail 5 Mar 2014 219,335 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

temp repair to n/s wing mirror

Pass 19 Mar 2013 173,450 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 173,446 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 136,136 miles

Oil leak

all side marker bulbs inop

Pass 7 May 2011 104,799 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

all the side marker's not working at time of test.

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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A7 ORA is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 A7 ORA, 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 A7 ORA registered?

A7 ORA is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 11 June 2008.

Is A7 ORA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 ORA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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