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CE08 DYN

2008 Citroen Relay

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

216,019 mi
Last recorded216,019 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 DYN
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 216,019 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear axle bump stops damaged

Fail 17 Mar 2020 216,019 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated Wear wire (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear axle bump stops damaged

Fail 17 Mar 2020 215,999 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

axle bump stops damaged

Pass 16 Nov 2018 213,995 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 213,983 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 204,097 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 197,637 miles

exhaust corroding

n/s/f mirror hinge danaged

n/s/r light unit has been repaired.

oil leak on diff

Fail 2 Sep 2016 197,637 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

exhaust corroding

n/s/f mirror hinge danaged

n/s/r light unit has been repaired.

oil leak on diff

Pass 18 Sep 2015 187,094 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r hand brake cable outer cracked

power steering pipe hasbeen repaired

Pass 4 Sep 2014 157,165 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f mirror covers cracked

rear bump stops worn

Fail 4 Sep 2014 157,165 miles

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

o/s/f and n/s/f mirror covers cracked

rear bump stops worn

Pass 5 Sep 2013 127,678 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 127,678 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 11 May 2012 108,829 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 87,659 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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CE08 DYN is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Green with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CE08 DYN, 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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CE08 DYN is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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