MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
204,027 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal preventing correct inspection (1.1.11 (c))
Central heat shield above rear silencer loose but not likely to become detached
Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
whole of underside coated in underseal preventing correct inspection
Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury indicator cover missing on wing mirror leaving sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury indicator cover missing on wing mirror leaving sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated lever does not hold in the off position resulting in lever springing up and ratcheting on and causing brake warning light to illuminate (1.1.6 (d))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal preventing correct inspection (1.1.11 (c))
Central heat shield above rear silencer loose but not likely to become detached
Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
whole of underside coated in underseal preventing correct inspection
windscreen wiper operation is slow and judders and only operates on one speed
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired inner sill see marked area (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired whole inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive area of steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front slight play in steering
Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear rear lamp unit damaged
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure wing mirror / damaged (3.3 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged wing mirror ()
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear rear lamp unit damaged
slight play both front trackrod ends
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear slight low effort at handbrake
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside steering rack end ball joint has slight play
Offside side repeater lense broken
parking brake performance only just met requirements
Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light lense broken (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside steering rack end ball joint has slight play
Offside side repeater lense broken
parking brake performance only just met requirements
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Rear exhaust box outer skin in poor condition / corroded
Slight play in the nearside and offside steering arms
Rear brake discs wearing thin
Slight play in nearside and offside steering arms
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear brake discs wearing thin
Slight play in nearside and offside steering arms
Play in the steering JUST LEGAL
Rear nearside number plate light cover missing
How Reliable is the Citroen Relay?
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BN08 SFV is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 BN08 SFV, 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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BN08 SFV is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 12 March 2008.
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