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BG58 SJY

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

190,377 mi
Last recorded190,377 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 SJY
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 190,377 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 190,376 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 181,101 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 181,085 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 171,477 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2017 171,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2016 162,960 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded.

Pass 13 Jul 2015 154,659 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 154,659 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 146,974 miles

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

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

n/s side repeator lens broken

Fail 17 Jul 2014 146,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s side repeator lens broken

Pass 28 Jun 2013 130,758 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 98,471 miles

NEARSIDE REPEATER LENSE DAMAGED AND MISSING

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 98,471 miles

NEARSIDE REPEATER LENSE DAMAGED AND MISSING

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

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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BG58 SJY is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BG58 SJY, 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 BG58 SJY registered?

BG58 SJY is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 5 December 2008.

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