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BX08 OLU

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

201,253 mi
Last recorded201,253 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX08 OLU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 201,253 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SLIGHT OUT TRUE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SLIGHT OUT TRUE FRONTS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy OUTER SKIN EXHAUST WEAK GETTING READY FOR NEW BOX (8.1.1 (a))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH INNER ROD END HAS PLAYBOTH SIDES ()

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 200,719 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer slight leak outer skin missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin DRY RUSTY MAKING NOISE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 200,719 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer slight leak outer skin missing (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin DRY RUSTY MAKING NOISE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 200,172 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 199,330 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin check strip in future (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 198,446 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust box corroded

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2020 197,201 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 197,201 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side just met limits adjusted strip fully in near future copper grease linkage and cables (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 197,184 miles

exhaust

oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2018 196,453 miles

oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2017 195,408 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 195,366 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust in poor condition

high handbrake travel

Pass 3 Aug 2015 159,404 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2014 142,826 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 142,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 248,601 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 248,601 miles

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front reg plate cracked

handbrake stiff to operate

nearside marker lights not working

offside front brake slightly binding

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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BX08 OLU is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BX08 OLU, 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 BX08 OLU registered?

BX08 OLU is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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