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BP08 FKB

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,413 mi
Last recorded145,413 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 FKB
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 145,413 miles

Central exhaust deteriorated

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front tyre over 10 years old

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 May 2023 138,250 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2023 138,250 miles

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

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

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 129,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 129,126 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected shows white to rear (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 129,073 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak box holed (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both repeaters faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear lense damaged

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both faded (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

oil leaks

Pass 10 Mar 2021 121,725 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 113,213 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 113,213 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 106,849 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 106,849 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 89,597 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has age related cracks

Fail 20 Oct 2016 89,586 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has age related cracks

Pass 24 Sep 2015 72,562 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 56,338 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 56,338 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 38,998 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 26,542 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 26,419 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 15,756 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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BP08 FKB is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BP08 FKB, 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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BP08 FKB is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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