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BS08 APS

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

159,323 mi
Last recorded159,323 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS08 APS
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 159,323 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 159,308 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 159,866 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 159,866 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2015 99,857 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 99,857 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2014 101,187 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 101,187 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

cannot open drivers window

engine knocks

Pass 19 Apr 2013 64,467 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 64,467 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

advise o/s/r lamp broken but not showing any white light

Pass 26 Apr 2012 38,454 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 32,233 miles

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

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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BS08 APS is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BS08 APS, 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 BS08 APS registered?

BS08 APS is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 14 July 2008.

Is BS08 APS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BS08 APS shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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