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CY08 PZB

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

77,995 mi
Last recorded77,995 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 PZB
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 77,995 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair foot and hand (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2025 77,988 miles

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury rear tipper body (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair foot and hand (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 76,071 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2024 76,071 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 67,272 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2023 67,272 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside mirror body damaged

Pass 5 Aug 2022 58,889 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Nearside Front Brake pad wear indicator wiring broken.

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored on outer face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Repaired with lense tape. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 58,881 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Nearside Front Brake pad wear indicator wiring broken.

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored on outer face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Repaired with lense tape. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 54,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill is holed but not within 30cm of any fixing or mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Large score marks in disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Light has lense tape

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 54,670 miles

Brake cable insecure Front part of handbrake cable,lose in its mounting pivot (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill is holed but not within 30cm of any fixing or mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Large score marks in disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Light has lense tape

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 52,684 miles

NS mirror indicator lense missing

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 52,678 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to turbo gasket and clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Back box rubbers split x 3 (6.1.2 (a))

NS mirror indicator lense missing

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 49,562 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 49,561 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 46,090 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 43,154 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 43,152 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rubber split (7.1.1)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 37,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/70/15c 112/110s (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 30,652 miles

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

exhaust rubbers split

Pass 8 Aug 2014 26,892 miles

both front tyres cracked

n/s/r marker light inop

Fail 4 Aug 2014 26,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres cracked

n/s/r marker light inop

Pass 7 Aug 2013 22,122 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 22,122 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 16,897 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 16,897 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 11,193 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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CY08 PZB is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 CY08 PZB, 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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CY08 PZB is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 7 August 2008.

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