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CA08 VFW

2008 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

248,601 mi
Last recorded248,601 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 248,601 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2018 248,601 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 243,613 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes (2.4.G.2)

both wing mirrors repaired by tape

crack in windscreen but not affecting drivers view

engine management light on

rear exhaust section slightly corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2017 243,476 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed pad wear sensor wire (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes (2.4.G.2)

both wing mirrors repaired by tape

crack in windscreen but not affecting drivers view

engine management light on

rear exhaust section slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2016 228,767 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo to downpipe (7.1.2)

front number plate cracked

Fail 12 Jul 2016 228,748 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo to downpipe (7.1.2)

front number plate cracked

Pass 15 Jul 2015 214,950 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both wing mirror and side repeaters repaired by tape

crack in windscreen not affecting drivers view

Fail 10 Jul 2015 214,817 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both wing mirror and side repeaters repaired by tape

crack in windscreen not affecting drivers view

Pass 8 Jul 2014 200,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both wing mirror casings / side repeater lenses damaged and repaired by tape

crack in windscreen not affecting drivers view

engine management light on

nearside front top shocker bearing creaking slightly

Pass 15 Jul 2013 185,418 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both side repeater lenses missing

both wing mirrors repaired by tape

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 4 Jul 2013 184,921 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both side repeater lenses missing

both wing mirrors repaired by tape

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 11 Jul 2012 157,580 miles

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

airbag light on

Pass 14 Jul 2011 121,445 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 121,445 miles

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

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 VFW is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VFW, 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 VFW registered?

CA08 VFW is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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