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DA08 RNU

2008 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,395 mi
Last recorded31,395 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 RNU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 31,395 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 30,439 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 30,439 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray needs to be removed to trace leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 29,921 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2024 29,043 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 29,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2023 27,350 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2023 27,350 miles

Nearside Window not made of safety glass or safety glazing side door glass broken (3.2 (e))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 26,046 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2022 26,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2021 26,028 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to limits

Offside Front tyre close to limits

Rear brake discs corroded due to standing

oil leak from engine

Pass 23 May 2019 25,564 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to limits

Nearside passenger step stiff to operate

Offside Front tyre close to limits

oil leak from engine

Pass 29 Jan 2018 23,901 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 21,461 miles

both front tyres getting low

crankshaft pulley noisy .. metallic sound when bus idling

n/s headlight fogged up

Pass 27 Jan 2016 19,443 miles

both front tyres getting low

head lights fogged up water ingress

n/s/door mirror indicator smashed and glass cracked

Fail 27 Jan 2016 19,442 miles

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective rear 1st row center seat (5.2.5b)

both front tyres getting low

head lights fogged up water ingress

n/s/door mirror indicator smashed and glass cracked

Pass 19 Nov 2014 16,337 miles

o/s headlight fogged up .. water inside

Pass 18 Nov 2013 14,234 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 12,166 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 12,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 9,934 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 8,368 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 6,925 miles

tested as class 4 ...11 seater minibus

Pass 9 Apr 2009 5,583 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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DA08 RNU is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DA08 RNU, 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 DA08 RNU registered?

DA08 RNU is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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