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AO08 DZJ

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

203,259 mi
Last recorded203,259 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 DZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 203,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 203,176 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 202,232 miles

Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides in mirrors (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 202,232 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides in mirrors (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 201,082 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides in mirrors (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 193,825 miles

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both covers (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 193,825 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both covers (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 192,222 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 192,222 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 179,237 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance mirror housing and indicator lens damaged (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box deteriorated (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 170,781 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear of rear spring (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

sump corroded and slight oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2016 170,778 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear of rear spring (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

sump corroded and slight oil leak

Pass 18 May 2015 153,308 miles

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

exhaust corroded

nearside mirror cover damaged

Fail 18 May 2015 153,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside mirror cover damaged

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2014 135,245 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

bottom of windscreen damaged

exhaust box corroded

nearside front suspension strut top mount feels tight when going from lock to lock

Fail 9 Jun 2014 135,238 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

bottom of windscreen damaged

exhaust box corroded

nearside front suspension strut top mount feels tight when going from lock to lock

Pass 10 Jun 2013 115,946 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 91,671 miles

Nearside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear suspension bump stops deteriorating

Pass 31 May 2011 66,319 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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AO08 DZJ 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 68.4%.

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 AO08 DZJ, 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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AO08 DZJ is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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