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BG08 WBP

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

126,226 mi
Last recorded126,226 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2020 126,226 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2020 126,226 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 112,881 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 112,869 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury indicator side repeater lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective 1 x rubber support mtg split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 104,785 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipe joints (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

clutch pedal rubber missing

damage on offside rear light

damp at nearside front suspension leg

damp at steering rack

Fail 30 Jan 2018 104,571 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting rubbers broken and deteriorated plus silencer corroded (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage repeater lamp broken (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipe joints (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

clutch pedal rubber missing

damage on offside rear light

damp at nearside front suspension leg

damp at steering rack

imbalance on park brake

nearside seat belt twisted

Pass 24 Jan 2017 96,269 miles

EXHAUST BLOW TURBO AREA PIPE LOOSE

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak ()

SPARE WHEEL NOT FITTED UNDERSIDE

Fail 19 Jan 2017 96,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking RACK (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

SPARE WHEEL NOT FITTED UNDERSIDE

ENGINE MANANGEMENT LIGHT ILLUMINATED

EXHAUST BLOW TURBO AREA PIPE LOOSE

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jan 2016 90,034 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both repeater lights faded

clutch pedal rubber missing

corrosion on silencer

damage on offside rear light

damp at steering rack

front axle rear wishbone bushes deteriorated

rear exhaust mounting rubber split and front broken

slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 17 Jan 2015 80,999 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 129,544 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 129,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 68,481 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 68,481 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 56,219 miles

Both front tyres worn close to wear bars......O/s/r tyre worn close to wear bars.....rear brake pads at 3mm aprox

Fail 5 Sep 2012 56,219 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres worn close to wear bars......O/s/r tyre worn close to wear bars.....rear brake pads at 3mm aprox

Pass 11 Aug 2011 44,041 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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BG08 WBP is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WBP, 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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BG08 WBP is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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