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BW08 AOM

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

119,571 mi
Last recorded119,571 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW08 AOM
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 119,571 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding under outer coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside light unit (4.1.4 (b))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface corrosion to front inner wheel arches/turret tops (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface corrosion to rear chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 119,566 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps wiring fault (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps wiring fault (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding under outer coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside light unit (4.1.4 (b))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface corrosion to front inner wheel arches/turret tops (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface corrosion to rear chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 117,316 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe to DPF split (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer box corroded/holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps offside and nearside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2017 104,832 miles

EML light on

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside light unit (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing sounds slightly noisy

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Large crack in windscreen. Not affecting drivers view (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 May 2017 104,720 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

EML light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside light unit (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping grease (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing sounds slightly noisy

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Large crack in windscreen. Not affecting drivers view (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 74,710 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 51,030 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 51,027 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 35,995 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 35,995 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 29,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective

exhaust silencer deteriorated

n/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 12 Aug 2011 22,926 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear brakes nosiey when pressed on rolling road

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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BW08 AOM 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 BW08 AOM, 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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BW08 AOM is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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