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FB57 GGP

2008 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,826 mi
Last recorded117,826 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB57 GGP
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 117,826 miles

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

Exhaust corroded but not blowing

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 117,821 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 116,578 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body not fully secure body sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear axle beam is heavily corroded and its associated parts

the hand brake only just passed advise repair

Fail 22 Jun 2020 116,578 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Body not fully secure body sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear axle beam is heavily corroded and its associated parts

the hand brake only just passed advise repair

Pass 26 Jun 2019 115,137 miles

Nearside Lower Body not fully secure body sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 115,137 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. and the nearside is binding advise repair (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose cat pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Body not fully secure body sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 112,196 miles

Central exhaust silencer is deteriorated but is not blowing

Nearside Front tyre is worn on its outer edge

Fail 29 Jun 2018 112,152 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre is worn on its outer edge

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 108,406 miles

Central exhaust silencer is deteriorated but is not blowing

Nearside Front brake is binding slightly advise repair

Nearside Front brake is binding slightly advise repair

Pass 28 Jun 2016 104,255 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 99,433 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 94,480 miles

o/s front tyre has a slight cut in the out side wall

Fail 4 Jul 2014 94,417 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre has a slight cut in the out side wall

Pass 1 Jul 2013 89,121 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 83,870 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 69,435 miles

spare wheel loose

tested wrong class prev class 4 up to and inc 3000

Pass 22 Feb 2011 69,239 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 69,237 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FB57 GGP is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FB57 GGP, 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 FB57 GGP registered?

FB57 GGP is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 26 February 2008.

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