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AA08 BUS

2010 Citroen Relay

Yellow Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,864 mi
Last recorded131,864 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen Relay103,434 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 BUS
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 131,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 131,235 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 111,126 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 92,423 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

both mirrors taped

side marker lights not working

Fail 5 Oct 2023 92,411 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

both mirrors taped

side marker lights not working

Pass 30 Sep 2022 77,705 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 61,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 61,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 53,007 miles

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

Pass 30 May 2019 52,564 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 52,560 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working middle (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 52,416 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 51,547 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Gearbox wet

N/S/F and O/S/C marker lights not working

O/S lower mirror cracked

Offside Rear tyre badly perished

Sliding door lower cable snapped

exhaust rubbers split, exhaust supported on straps

Fail 14 Sep 2017 51,546 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases DPF (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror unit (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Brake pad warning light on

Gearbox wet

N/S/F and O/S/C marker lights not working

O/S lower mirror cracked

Offside Rear tyre badly perished

Sliding door lower cable snapped

exhaust rubbers split, exhaust supported on straps

Pass 13 Sep 2016 45,607 miles

225/75/16 tyre size

n/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/f mirror unit damaged

o/s/f wide angle mirror damaged

o/s/r tyre perished and on 4mm

Fail 13 Sep 2016 45,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

225/75/16 tyre size

n/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/f mirror unit damaged

o/s/f wide angle mirror damaged

o/s/r tyre perished and on 4mm

Pass 9 Sep 2015 38,877 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall perishing & worn quite badly due to repeated contact with kerb ect.

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

rear brake pads worn to approx. 3 mm

Fail 9 Sep 2015 38,877 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre sidewall perishing & worn quite badly due to repeated contact with kerb ect.

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

rear brake pads worn to approx. 3 mm

Pass 11 Sep 2014 32,913 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f drive shaft oil sill leaking

Pass 23 Sep 2013 26,338 miles

oil leak from gearbox

steering rack damp

Fail 20 Sep 2013 26,335 miles

Nearside Emergency exit sign missing (6.2.D.3)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust flexi section deteriorated & rattling

front brake discs quite lipped & pads worn to approx 4 mm

oil leak from gearbox

park brake lever travel high

steering rack damp

Pass 21 Sep 2012 17,773 miles

both rear tyre worn uneven on inner edges

Pass 28 Sep 2011 9,174 miles

Handbrake travel quite high

Slight gearbox oil leak

n/s washer poor

Fail 24 Sep 2011 9,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Speed limiter plate missing (6.5.A.1a)

Handbrake travel quite high

Slight gearbox oil leak

n/s washer poor

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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AA08 BUS is a 2010 Citroen Relay in Yellow with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2010 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 103,434 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 AA08 BUS, 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 16 years old, this Citroen Relay is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AA08 BUS is a 2010 Citroen Relay, first registered on 25 June 2010.

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