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BJ58 YFL

2008 Citroen Relay

Yellow Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

251,925 mi
Last recorded251,925 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 YFL
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 251,925 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

underbody surface corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2021 247,096 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 231,380 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 222,102 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 222,102 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 204,806 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 186,570 miles

Near side headlamp aim requires attention

Fail 8 May 2017 186,570 miles

Near side headlamp aim requires attention

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

Pass 4 May 2016 173,374 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rears (2.7.3)

Fail 4 May 2016 173,374 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rears (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 112,398 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 107,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 52,488 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

items on dash removed

Pass 24 Nov 2012 48,398 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 48,398 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 39,032 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 39,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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 YFL is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Yellow with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YFL, 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 YFL registered?

BJ58 YFL is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 15 December 2008.

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