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BN58 TXJ

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

143,592 mi
Last recorded143,592 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 TXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 143,592 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

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

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

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

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

Fail 23 Aug 2024 143,583 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 138,398 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 138,398 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

al l front to rear brake flexis insecure

gearbox mount worn

Pass 18 Aug 2022 131,099 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 131,099 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 124,701 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (4.2.3 (c))

offside wing mirror taped up

Pass 13 Aug 2020 116,429 miles

Nearside Front steering rack inner rack joint slight play

Offside Front driver seat base getting worn

Offside Front front brake slight binding

Offside Front indicator lens in mirror cracked

Offside Front seat belt slight fraying

heat guard above exhaust box loose

Fail 11 Aug 2020 116,388 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak cat on exhaust system broken from pipe to engine (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut across tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury panels on rear body lower loose and bent leaving sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front steering rack inner rack joint slight play

Offside Front driver seat base getting worn

Offside Front front brake slight binding

Offside Front indicator lens in mirror cracked

Offside Front seat belt slight fraying

heat guard above exhaust box loose

Pass 27 Aug 2019 111,182 miles

Exhaust heatshield insecure over back box

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 111,162 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment Centre pivot point from front cable to rear - locking device missing. (1.1.15 (f))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases x 2 points - 1 to front of front cat split on joint in, 1 on joint between front and rear cat on 3 bolt joint (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted N/S/F and O/S/F Both missing securing shims / pads moving in carriers. (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heatshield insecure over back box

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 111,076 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens broken showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported o/s and n/s brake hoses (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front seat belt slight fraying

Pass 2 Aug 2018 98,839 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 98,839 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake cable damaged centre (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 132,037 miles

crack in screen along centre lower

Fail 28 Jul 2017 132,037 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

crack in screen along centre lower

Pass 8 Jul 2016 64,574 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre deteriorating on edge

Fail 13 Jun 2016 64,549 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely binding (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre tread delaminating

Offside Rear brake pads crumbling

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 56,344 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 45,882 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 45,739 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pads worn

Fail 10 Jul 2013 28,065 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 28,065 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 27,994 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 27,990 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 23,208 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 Aug 2011 23,208 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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BN58 TXJ is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 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 BN58 TXJ, 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 BN58 TXJ registered?

BN58 TXJ is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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