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EY08 XFL

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,202 mi
Last recorded127,202 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 XFL
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 127,202 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2026 127,173 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working rear and side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working rear and side also lens cover missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

all side marker lights not working

engine managment light on pre july 2008

Pass 30 Apr 2025 125,092 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indiocator or hazards (4.2.3 (c))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust box heavily corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2025 125,035 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror casing and lense (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indiocator or hazards (4.2.3 (c))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly just short of cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2024 123,307 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres perished in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 121,429 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 121,426 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

End outline marker lamps and amber side marker lamps stopped working during test but came back on before completion of test. Investigation advised.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 120,242 miles

Nearside mirror casing damaged

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2022 120,242 miles

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working and rear facing lens missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside mirror casing damaged

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 117,879 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 117,874 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 116,005 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 114,487 miles

Exhaust mounting broken

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 113,478 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 112,459 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 112,457 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported 5x exhaust rubber mountings (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

nearside and offside repeater lenses missing

Pass 28 Apr 2015 105,179 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 105,001 miles

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 93,876 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 93,594 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 93,594 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 79,453 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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EY08 XFL is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 EY08 XFL, 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 EY08 XFL registered?

EY08 XFL is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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