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CA08 YDW

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,639 mi
Last recorded146,639 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 146,639 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flex section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 146,634 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flex section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 208,268 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 108,027 miles

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

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

Nearside sill protector fitted to n/s sill preventing full inspection

exhaust silencer outer sheathing is partially detached but not insecure

Pass 4 Aug 2017 84,236 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 78,214 miles

Gear Box Oil Leak

N/S/F Tyre Scrubbing Outer Edge

N/S/R Leaf Spring Rear Bush Worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/F Tyre Scrubbing Inner Edge

O/S/R Leaf Spring Rear Bush Worn

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil Leak

Fail 27 Jul 2016 78,219 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Light Cluster (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Gear Box Oil Leak

N/S/F Tyre Scrubbing Outer Edge

N/S/R Leaf Spring Rear Bush Worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/F Tyre Scrubbing Inner Edge

O/S/R Leaf Spring Rear Bush Worn

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil Leak

Pass 23 Jul 2015 69,334 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 69,277 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2014 64,832 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

gear box oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2014 64,829 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

gear box oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2013 56,410 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 56,410 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 49,802 miles

wing mirrors damaged

Fail 14 Dec 2012 49,769 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

bulb failure lamp illuminated

wing mirrors damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2011 41,791 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 YDW is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YDW, 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 YDW is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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