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CA08 JVW

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

81,842 mi
Last recorded81,842 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 JVW
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 81,842 miles

Near side rear body is damaged

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2025 81,842 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Near side rear body is damaged

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 81,084 miles

Front Bumper is damaged

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Light lens is damaged

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 80,327 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Box rubbers deteriorated and box is leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body panel is damaged

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear parking brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 76,761 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 71,526 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 66,072 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both side (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 62,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper slight damage

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 55,871 miles

advise low emission no print out

Fail 5 Sep 2018 55,871 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

advise low emission no print out

Pass 11 Jul 2017 52,671 miles

advise low emission no print out

Fail 6 Jul 2017 52,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play wheel bearing is dangerous (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

advise low emission no print out

Pass 6 May 2016 49,377 miles

advise low emssion

Pass 23 Jul 2015 46,511 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

advise low emssion

Pass 22 Jul 2014 42,589 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

advise engine light on

Pass 24 Jul 2013 39,714 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 39,714 miles

Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

advise body damage

advise low emssion vechilce

Pass 29 Aug 2012 34,587 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 22,952 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 washer jet poor but hitting screen.

pre-kat starting to split,but not blowing

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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CA08 JVW is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CA08 JVW, 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 CA08 JVW registered?

CA08 JVW is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 26 August 2008.

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