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AE08 OOB

2008 Citroen Relay

Beige Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,060 mi
Last recorded120,060 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 OOB
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 120,060 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 118,260 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 117,015 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 114,282 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 111,606 miles

1,rear seating and seatbelt webbing damp and moldy , 2, n/s trim molding loose.

Fail 5 Feb 2021 111,599 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

1,rear seating and seatbelt webbing damp and moldy , 2, n/s trim molding loose.

Pass 29 Jan 2020 110,336 miles

1,single seat near side passenger seat belt catch shroud mising. 2, soiled underside. 3,steering rack misting in oil

Fail 15 Jan 2020 110,326 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement engine gearbox mounts excessivel worn /excess transmision/engine movement .. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn and offside rear spring /rear bushes worn ..spring leafs showing of deterioration. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

1,single seat near side passenger seat belt catch shroud mising. 2, soiled underside. 3,steering rack misting in oil

Pass 16 Jan 2019 107,227 miles

2, rear shackle bushes showing signs of wear. 3,bodywork damage evident.

Fail 14 Jan 2019 107,216 miles

Emissions not tested engine light displayed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement on road test evident on dropping clutch (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Entrance/exit door defective in operation side entrance door (9.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

2, rear shackle bushes showing signs of wear. 3,bodywork damage evident.

Pass 12 Jan 2018 102,839 miles

slight wear in front ant-roll bar links

Fail 12 Jan 2018 102,839 miles

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

slight wear in front ant-roll bar links

Pass 12 Jan 2017 97,339 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 97,300 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 93,754 miles

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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AE08 OOB is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Beige with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AE08 OOB, 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 AE08 OOB registered?

AE08 OOB is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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