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CE08 XVZ

2008 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

140,807 mi
Last recorded140,807 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 XVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 140,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 131,380 miles

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

Front reg has slight damage

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 126,200 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 118,706 miles

1, front headlight patterns starting to degrade. 2, silencer showing signs of degrade. 3, front wheel rims slightly damaged running out

Pass 4 Dec 2020 117,629 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 115,267 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 115,267 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 114,550 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

os front tyre balb on inside edge

Fail 20 Jun 2018 114,550 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

os front tyre balb on inside edge

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 99,790 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 99,790 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 81,398 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (2.4.B.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 81,398 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (2.4.B.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 73,526 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 61,931 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 50,115 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 50,113 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Pass 7 Nov 2011 38,603 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 25,966 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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CE08 XVZ is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Silver 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 CE08 XVZ, 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 CE08 XVZ registered?

CE08 XVZ is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is CE08 XVZ safe to buy?

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