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AF08 HZX

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

95,665 mi
Last recorded95,665 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 HZX
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 95,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipes joined to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Body component slightly loose Body moulding slightly insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2025 95,663 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer box holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipes joined to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Body component slightly loose Body moulding slightly insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 92,278 miles

Nearside Front Inner Wheelarch lining not fully secure

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 92,278 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner& outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Wheelarch lining not fully secure

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 89,014 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 88,999 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.3 limit, 2.48 average (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 85,067 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 85,061 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 80,957 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 80,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 77,979 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 77,979 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 75,852 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 70,238 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 70,237 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 65,306 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 60,070 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 56,071 miles

N/s/r tyre sidewall slight perished and cracked

Fail 24 Sep 2015 56,062 miles

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

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

N/s/r tyre sidewall slight perished and cracked

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 53,178 miles

N/s/r tyre has small cut in sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cords

O/s/r tyre sidewall slight perished

Fail 25 Mar 2014 53,178 miles

N/s/r tyre has small cut in sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/s/r tyre sidewall slight perished

Pass 10 Feb 2012 48,112 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 48,104 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 38,199 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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AF08 HZX is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AF08 HZX, 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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AF08 HZX is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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