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BJ58 OLW

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2016
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

169,116 mi
Last recorded169,116 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 OLW
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 169,116 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 169,116 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 134,826 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 134,825 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 96,411 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2013 96,410 miles

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

Centre Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Centre passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 64,837 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 64,836 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 97,328 miles

near side side window cracked

Fail 5 Dec 2011 97,328 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

exhaust tail pipe bent

near side side window cracked

sticker in swept area on swept area on outer zone a

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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BJ58 OLW is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BJ58 OLW, 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 BJ58 OLW registered?

BJ58 OLW is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 4 December 2008.

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