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BG08 LTU

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,861 mi
Last recorded155,861 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 LTU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 155,861 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front / centre outer sill holed and corroded but not in prescribed area

nearside rear light lens damaged

offside front inner flitch slightly corroded

offside rear tyre slightly perished

rear exhaust section slightly corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2015 149,240 miles

Oil leak

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

nearside front / centre outersill holed and corroded but not in perscribed area

nearside rear light lense damaged

offside rear tyre slightly perished

rear exhaust section slightly corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2014 141,326 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

fuel tank slightly damp

rear exhaust section slightly corroded

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 9 Aug 2013 135,179 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

back box outer casing corroded

damage in windscreen but not in perscribed area

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 9 Aug 2013 135,179 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

back box outer casing corroded

damage in windscreen but not in perscribed area

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 25 Jun 2012 124,985 miles

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

rear exhaust back box rubber mountings broken - system still adequately supported

Fail 21 Jun 2012 124,864 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

rear exhaust back box rubber mountings broken - system still adequately supported

Pass 13 Jul 2011 116,038 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

front brake pads wearing thin

rear exhaust rubber requires attention soon

Fail 12 Jul 2011 116,038 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust rubber requires replacing soon

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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BG08 LTU is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 BG08 LTU, 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 BG08 LTU registered?

BG08 LTU is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 4 June 2008.

Is BG08 LTU safe to buy?

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