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BN08 XXO

2008 Citroen Relay

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

206,056 mi
Last recorded206,056 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 XXO
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 206,056 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 200,874 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 196,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak

Fail 20 Dec 2023 196,575 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements BOTH SIDES (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2023 191,630 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 191,627 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value BOTH SIDES (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 186,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 2 Feb 2022 186,783 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Main silencer corroded/deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 30 Jan 2021 181,155 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 176,025 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded/deteriorated.... (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 18 Jan 2020 175,758 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded/deteriorated.... (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 15 Jan 2019 170,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 170,038 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 166,040 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 161,380 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Handbrake operation slightly low

Offside Front headlamp misted up but beam image not affected

Rear exhaust box corroded

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 6 Feb 2016 157,784 miles

Centre exhaust deteriorated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non standard horn fitted

Spare tyre defective

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front suspension arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2016 157,783 miles

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

Centre exhaust deteriorated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non standard horn fitted

Spare tyre defective

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front suspension arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 151,000 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 7 Feb 2015 151,000 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 133,639 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 8 Feb 2014 133,639 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 121,624 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 114,495 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 114,489 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 87,287 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 XXO is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 XXO, 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 XXO is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 25 August 2008.

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