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BN08 XVY

2008 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

56,480 mi
Last recorded56,480 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 XVY
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 56,480 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 56,477 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle sliding door (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage loose row 4 buckle bolt loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring front mount to inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 53,617 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2024 53,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 51,182 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jun 2022 49,986 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 1 Jun 2022 49,895 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jun 2021 48,011 miles

Nearside second row seat lower mounting slightly loose

Fail 1 Jun 2021 48,011 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Nearside second row seat lower mounting slightly loose

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 46,877 miles

Nearside Rear slightly perished on outer wall

Offside Rear slightly perished on outer wall

Pass 9 Apr 2019 43,649 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 39,506 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 35,036 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 31,415 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 27,528 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 23,766 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 20,008 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 20,008 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 16,055 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 12,514 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 7,408 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 7,408 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 2,598 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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BN08 XVY is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XVY, 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 XVY registered?

BN08 XVY is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is BN08 XVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 XVY shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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