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AE08 OSV

2008 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

158,092 mi
Last recorded158,092 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 OSV
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 158,092 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 158,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 145,848 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 134,413 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 120,298 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 120,298 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 120,215 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 108,953 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 98,796 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 86,917 miles

exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 26 Oct 2012 76,236 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 76,216 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 66,696 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 66,696 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 47,672 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 47,672 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Attention to handbrake travel

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 23,927 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 OSV is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OSV, 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 OSV registered?

AE08 OSV is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 19 August 2008.

Is AE08 OSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 OSV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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