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DS57 YCA

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

205,786 mi
Last recorded205,786 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 YCA
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 205,786 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 196,793 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 196,782 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 188,620 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 188,616 miles

Leaf spring shackle bracket insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible Both U Bolts Loose (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2023 181,429 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 181,418 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 174,536 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 174,097 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 166,167 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer outer sin corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2021 166,163 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight deterioration (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

exhaust rear silencer outer sin corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2020 162,498 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs light corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight deterioration (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

exhaust front flex joint minor leak

rear exhaust silencer light corrosion

Fail 4 Mar 2020 162,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs light corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight deterioration (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

exhaust front flex joint minor leak

rear exhaust silencer light corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2019 159,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 154,977 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 154,977 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 146,748 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' crack not affecting drivers view (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 146,748 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high both front lamps (1.8)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads worn low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' crack not affecting drivers view (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 144,475 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 144,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 133,065 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 112,903 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2013 94,672 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 74,088 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Jan 2011 55,938 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 55,938 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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DS57 YCA is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DS57 YCA, 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 DS57 YCA registered?

DS57 YCA is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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