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BX08 OMA

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

248,831 mi
Last recorded248,831 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 248,831 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear. Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Covered in underseal. Both sides (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly loose both sides (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater insecure both sides (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 248,831 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear. Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Covered in underseal. Both sides (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly loose both sides (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater insecure both sides (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 248,831 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2024 248,831 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 248,601 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Central Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Welded. Both sides (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 248,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 248,601 miles

All outline marker lamps not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft bearing housing insecure not tabbed in (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft bearing housing insecure not tabbed in (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component missing drivers side floor (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 248,601 miles

All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper not working both sides (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis cracked behind crew cab (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis cracked behind crew cab (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing housing likely to fail has failed (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged insecure (rubbing on shock absorber) (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Position lamp insecure clusters on both sides (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

mileage hasn't changed since last MOT

Pass 23 Jan 2021 248,601 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 248,601 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 216,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

nearside & offside rear light lens damaged

nearside headlamp deteriorated

offside door step corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 31 Dec 2019 216,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

nearside & offside rear light lens damaged

nearside headlamp deteriorated

offside door step corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2019 215,368 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust deteriorated

offside rear tyre worn smooth on the inner edge

Fail 21 Dec 2018 215,368 miles

All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust system insecure mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Position lamp not working all rear not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2018 208,128 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Nearside Rear side marker not working

Offside Rear side marker not working

exhaust corrode

Fail 14 Jun 2018 208,128 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Nearside Rear side marker not working

Offside Rear side marker not working

exhaust corrode

Pass 6 Jul 2017 191,078 miles

exhaust corroded & exhaust mount broken

nearside front lower arm bush

offside side marker not working

water leak

Fail 6 Jul 2017 191,078 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

water leak

exhaust corroded & exhaust mount broken

nearside front lower arm bush

offside side marker not working

Pass 25 May 2016 168,204 miles

front brake pads worn low (strong advisory)

gearbox oil leak

rear exhaust hanger rubbers deteriorated(strong advisory)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 142,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre perrishing

Fail 28 May 2015 142,529 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre perrishing

Pass 5 Jun 2014 117,743 miles

side lights only work with ignition on

Fail 25 Apr 2014 117,618 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s side repeater lens missing

wear to font tyres on edges

Pass 29 Apr 2013 89,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 89,382 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wipers only work on fast

Pass 30 Mar 2011 41,301 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 41,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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BX08 OMA is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 BX08 OMA, 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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BX08 OMA is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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