MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
276,497 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both rear / rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear light lens slightly damaged
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower arm back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both rear / rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear light lens slightly damaged
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 front to tears at joint on near side (3.6.B.2c)
Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 front to tears at joint on near side (3.6.B.2c)
Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (4.1.D.1e)
nearside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged
offside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)
nearside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged
offside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)
Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both rear / rear bushes (2.4.B.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
nearside rear tyre side wall slightly damaged
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)
Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both rear / rear bushes (2.4.B.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
nearside rear tyre side wall slightly damaged
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust rubber broken
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust rubber broken
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Citroen Relay?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BW08 APK is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 APK, 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 BW08 APK registered?
BW08 APK is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 20 August 2008.
Is BW08 APK safe to buy?
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