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CA08 VFS

2008 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

179,546 mi
Last recorded179,546 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 VFS
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 179,546 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension components are corroded All round

Pass 16 Oct 2024 158,366 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2024 158,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 138,204 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 138,201 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 137,614 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad wear sensor fouling wheel rim

Offside Front Oil on steering rack gaiter indicating possible seal failure inside steering rack

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2022 117,731 miles

EXHAUST BOX STARTING TO DETERIORATE

Offside Front CV BOOT SLIGHTLY LEAKING GREESE

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 117,562 miles

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

EXHAUST BOX STARTING TO DETERIORATE

Offside Front CV BOOT SLIGHTLY LEAKING GREESE

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 101,884 miles

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

Rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Oct 2020 93,421 miles

exhurst box starting to corrode

n/s brake sensor broken

slight engine oil leak

Pass 10 May 2019 72,152 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 72,037 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 56,297 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 56,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2017 46,566 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre perishing

Offside Front Slight bind on wheel

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Fail 11 May 2017 46,557 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre perishing

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 46,053 miles

Offside side repeater repaired

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 46,053 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 42,479 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

rear tyres perishing

Pass 16 Jul 2013 34,569 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Spare tyre defective

tow ball & bracket removed

trailer electrical socket missing

tyres perishing

Fail 15 Jul 2013 34,569 miles

Towbar fixing obviously of an inappropriate size (6.6.2)

Towbar fixing obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)

Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)

Towbar support obviously of an inappropriate size (6.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

trailer electrical socket missing

tyres perishing

Pass 14 Jul 2012 28,566 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 28,566 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 25,234 miles

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 VFS is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CA08 VFS, 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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CA08 VFS is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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