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BW08 APK

2008 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

276,497 mi
Last recorded276,497 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW08 APK
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 276,497 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2020 276,492 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 258,954 miles

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))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 258,943 miles

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))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 244,789 miles

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)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 244,749 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 226,705 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 20 Jan 2017 226,704 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 126,363 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 126,363 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 109,581 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust rubber broken

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 27 Oct 2014 109,581 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 93,624 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 93,624 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 80,115 miles

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)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 80,115 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 66,608 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 66,608 miles

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?

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 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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BW08 APK is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 20 August 2008.

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