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BV08 EEZ

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

125,372 mi
Last recorded125,372 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 EEZ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2024 125,372 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

badly corroded under neath van

Pass 24 May 2023 125,112 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 125,100 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 123,338 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front tyres worn

offside and nearside front inner wishbone bushes becoming fully de-laminated and splitting

Pass 10 Aug 2021 120,117 miles

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

OIL LEAKS

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 115,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner slight play in rack

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 110,611 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front 2 back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front 2 back (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system corroded

slight engine oil leak

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2019 110,598 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front 2 back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front 2 back (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system corroded

rear brake discs very corroded and worn

slight engine oil leak

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2018 104,641 miles

Offside Rear poor visibility due to frame work across wheel arch

Rear exhaust box outer casing is becoming loose

Pass 7 Mar 2017 99,960 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 93,275 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 93,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 85,743 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2014 77,955 miles

Exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2013 70,536 miles

Handbrake lever stiff to return

Fail 4 Feb 2013 70,536 miles

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

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

Park brake lever stiff opperation (when released).

Pass 26 Oct 2011 61,192 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 54,467 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 54,457 miles

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

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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BV08 EEZ is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BV08 EEZ, 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 BV08 EEZ registered?

BV08 EEZ is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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