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BU08 LHY

2008 Citroen Relay

Grey Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

248,601 mi
Last recorded248,601 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 LHY
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 248,601 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 248,601 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 248,605 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 248,601 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 248,601 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (1.4.A.2f)

silencer exhaust system corroded.

Pass 18 Aug 2015 248,601 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Engine management light ON

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Silencer outer skin corroded but no leaks yet

Fail 18 Aug 2015 248,601 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Engine management light ON

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Silencer outer skin corroded but no leaks yet

Pass 20 Aug 2014 248,601 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine managment light on

exhaust silencer carroded

Pass 13 Aug 2013 233,328 miles

Engine management lamp on

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated but not likely to weaken support

Pass 20 Aug 2012 191,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear pads low

sxhaust carroded

Fail 20 Aug 2012 191,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear pads low

sxhaust carroded

Pass 2 Aug 2011 164,121 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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BU08 LHY is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Grey with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LHY, 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 LHY registered?

BU08 LHY is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 20 August 2008.

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