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A8 XPL

2015 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

128,868 mi
Last recorded128,868 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2015 Citroen Relay82,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 XPL
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 128,868 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2025 128,849 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 126,136 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Lower engine steady bar bush worn

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 126,133 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Lower engine steady bar bush worn

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 117,507 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 117,507 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 113,003 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 113,006 miles

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side no recorded effort from nearside rear. (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 110,085 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 110,084 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 98,329 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 84,119 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 84,119 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 63,577 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 63,577 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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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A8 XPL is a 2015 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2015 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 82,256 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 A8 XPL, 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 11 years old, this Citroen Relay is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A8 XPL registered?

A8 XPL is a 2015 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 September 2015.

Is A8 XPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 XPL shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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