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AH53 BUS

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

85,462 mi
Last recorded85,462 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH53 BUS
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 85,462 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 85,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 83,085 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front worn more than the offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

chip in front windscreen

Pass 16 Feb 2023 79,215 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 79,183 miles

Retractable step not operating correctly (9.7 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 74,175 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 72,428 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 71,953 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 69,691 miles

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

Central outer layers of exhaust box deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 65,859 miles

Offside Upper Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 62,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 52,555 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 43,368 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 43,257 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 38,574 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 33,755 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 29,431 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 24,275 miles

front tyres getting low

Pass 23 Dec 2009 17,564 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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AH53 BUS is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AH53 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 18 years old, this Citroen Relay is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AH53 BUS registered?

AH53 BUS is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is AH53 BUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AH53 BUS shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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