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BN08 SOU

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

178,132 mi
Last recorded178,132 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 SOU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 178,132 miles

Front Steering rack leaking .

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1.8 MM . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both sides . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 178,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack leaking .

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1.8 MM . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both sides . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 168,076 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 168,076 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 154,895 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes seeping at most junctions. no leaks evident (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 147,848 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 147,848 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at ex box (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking at hp pump (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose at l/h and r/h lock (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 138,229 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 130,654 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 116,561 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 100,766 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 100,766 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 80,627 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 70,549 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 63,763 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 63,738 miles

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brakes noisy

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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BN08 SOU is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SOU, 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 BN08 SOU registered?

BN08 SOU is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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