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BG08 WDS

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,802 mi
Last recorded148,802 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 148,802 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s mirror casing

Fail 23 Oct 2015 148,802 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s mirror casing

Pass 27 Sep 2014 131,057 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 116,838 miles

N/S/F Tyre has outer wall damage

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

Oil light flashing

Windscreen cracked side to side lower within swept area (qc)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 116,838 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

N/S/F Tyre has outer wall damage

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

Oil light flashing

Windscreen cracked side to side lower within swept area (qc)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 85,121 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 54,250 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 54,196 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front pads worn unevenly

front tyres getting low

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 WDS is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 WDS, 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 WDS registered?

BG08 WDS is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 13 May 2008.

Is BG08 WDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG08 WDS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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