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DY57 LHX

2008 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

245,992 mi
Last recorded245,992 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY57 LHX
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 245,992 miles

slight oil leak from sump

Fail 5 Jan 2017 245,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight oil leak from sump

Pass 8 Jan 2016 235,375 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 235,757 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 211,768 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 200,889 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2013 192,337 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

mirror arm cracked but secure day of test driver side

Pass 12 Jan 2013 192,337 miles

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

mirror arm cracked but secure day of test driver side

Pass 5 Jan 2012 185,507 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 185,507 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 177,269 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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DY57 LHX is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DY57 LHX, 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 DY57 LHX registered?

DY57 LHX is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 4 January 2008.

Is DY57 LHX safe to buy?

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