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EO08 UZJ

2008 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

192,703 mi
Last recorded192,703 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 UZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 192,703 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi area and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General surface corrosion to chassis

Rear silencer rubber hangers in poor condition

Fail 29 May 2026 192,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lense deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lense deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi area and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front inner wheel arches corroding

General surface corrosion to chassis

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear silencer rubber hangers in poor condition

Pass 12 May 2025 192,575 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both rear outer cables casings corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective all rubber hangers in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator wire broken

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill slightly corroded and also has a repair to inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear loading door wont open and lower catch is not working but doors can still be secured in the closed position

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 18% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective in poor condition

auxiliary belts perished

both front door check straps worn

both number plate lamps Light intensity obviously reduced but not excessively

both rear bump stops deteriorated

brake pedal has little reserve travel

driver seat slightly worn

emissions only just met requirements

excessive corrosion in rear lower area of nearside front inner wheel arch but not in a prescribed area

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

slight corrosion in top of inner wheel arch offside front but not excessive

slight smoke from exhaust on acceleration

spare wheel missing

Fail 22 Apr 2025 192,550 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both rear outer cables casings corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective all rubber hangers in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator wire broken

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill slightly corroded and also has a repair to inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear loading door wont open and lower catch is not working but doors can still be secured in the closed position

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective in poor condition

auxiliary belts perished

both front door check straps worn

both number plate lamps Light intensity obviously reduced but not excessively

both rear bump stops deteriorated

coolant level below minimum

driver seat slightly worn

excessive corrosion in rear lower area of nearside front inner wheel arch but not in a prescribed area

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

slight corrosion in top of inner wheel arch offside front but not excessive

spare wheel missing

Pass 6 Feb 2024 191,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside and nearside front inner wheel arches corroded

rear brake discs corroded

slight smoke from exhaust on acceleration

Fail 31 Jan 2024 191,347 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside and nearside front inner wheel arches corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2022 190,108 miles

Exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner and outer boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Parking brake cable outers deteriorated

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Nearside and offside,bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Nearside and offside,bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 190,099 miles

Exhaust system insecure Hangers split (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Undersill area corroded and holed,anchor end of spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner and outer boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Parking brake cable outers deteriorated

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Nearside and offside,bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Nearside and offside,bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 182,723 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rubber hangers split (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 170,171 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2020 170,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 154,668 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 142,141 miles

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

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

Offside Rear light unit damaged

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

clutch pedal anti slip missing

nsr tyre perishing on sidewall.

rear silencer corroding.

Fail 10 Jul 2018 142,141 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear light unit damaged

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

clutch pedal anti slip missing

nsr tyre perishing on sidewall.

rear silencer corroding.

Pass 13 Jul 2017 136,620 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 136,620 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 124,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust hangers deteriorated

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 124,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust hangers deteriorated

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 111,157 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

ns side repeater damaged

os rear light damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2015 111,157 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

ns side repeater damaged

os rear light damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2014 96,935 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust box rubber mount broken

Fail 14 Jul 2014 96,935 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust box rubber mount broken

Pass 8 May 2013 81,748 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 75,081 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 75,081 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 53,955 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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EO08 UZJ is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Silver 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 EO08 UZJ, 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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EO08 UZJ is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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