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BU08 JFZ

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,185 mi
Last recorded194,185 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 JFZ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 194,185 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 193,962 miles

windscreen cracked along bottom

Pass 21 Sep 2021 193,602 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 193,399 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 192,884 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 192,351 miles

windscreen cracked along bottom

Fail 8 Sep 2018 192,335 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour light 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

windscreen cracked along bottom

Pass 2 Sep 2017 190,504 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 190,491 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working dipped head light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front All position lamps not working SIDE LIGHT (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 176,008 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 153,821 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 130,681 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 130,675 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 130,670 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by wear (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 2 Jul 2012 103,963 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 103,963 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2011 83,141 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 83,079 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

engine running uneven

exhaust flex pipe worn and blowing slightly

nsr brake disc minor scoring

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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BU08 JFZ is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BU08 JFZ, 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 BU08 JFZ registered?

BU08 JFZ is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 2 July 2008.

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