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BJ08 XWX

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

173,778 mi
Last recorded173,778 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 XWX
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 173,778 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Feb 2018 173,703 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Feb 2017 156,157 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2017 156,131 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2016 136,182 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2016 135,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 109,825 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 109,760 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 83,969 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 83,930 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake only just made requirement

Pass 1 May 2012 64,787 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 51,715 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 13 May 2011 51,715 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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BJ08 XWX is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BJ08 XWX, 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 BJ08 XWX registered?

BJ08 XWX is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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