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EM05 JOS

2008 Citroen Relay

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,626 mi
Last recorded114,626 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM05 JOS
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 114,626 miles

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

underside has several repairs and coated in a rust preventative material / grease

Fail 10 Aug 2026 114,626 miles

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

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

underside has several repairs and coated in a rust preventative material / grease

Pass 18 Jul 2025 114,206 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 114,193 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 113,023 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 113,023 miles

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

Offside Front Brake valve inadequately mounted servo mounting very loose (1.1.7 (c))

Rear Rear reflector missing both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 109,232 miles

Offside Front inner sill corroded, outside of 30cm of load bearing point

light malfunction on dash, but all lights in good working order

offside front outer sill corroded, outside of 30cm of load bearing point

Fail 23 Jun 2023 109,223 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front inner sill corroded, outside of 30cm of load bearing point

light malfunction on dash, but all lights in good working order

offside front outer sill corroded, outside of 30cm of load bearing point

Pass 13 Jun 2022 105,858 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 105,677 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 105,633 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 105,604 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2015 102,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

top strut mounts stiff

Pass 14 Jan 2014 99,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine managment light on on dash

exhaust system deteorated

nearside top strut mounting stiff

Pass 4 Jan 2013 94,726 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine managment light on on dash

exahust system deteorated

Pass 6 Dec 2011 87,525 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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EM05 JOS is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EM05 JOS, 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 EM05 JOS registered?

EM05 JOS is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 5 December 2008.

Is EM05 JOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EM05 JOS shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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