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FB57 GUO

2008 Citroen Relay

Yellow Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,704 mi
Last recorded155,704 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB57 GUO
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2018 155,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted mirror cover broken and has sharp edges (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Upper 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 silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wearing lumpy on inner (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn very lumpy on inner and requires immediate replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive captive bolt in rocker cover has pulled out and engine is covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear both handbrake cable outers corroded split and broken and require replacement

Pass 29 Jun 2017 144,963 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn smooth on inner (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak engine cover captive bolt has pulled out of rocker cover ()

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

Rear both sides handbrake cable outers deteriorated and nearside cable outer is broken

Rear both tyres worn lumpy on inner

Fail 29 Jun 2017 144,963 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn smooth on inner (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak engine cover captive bolt has pulled out of rocker cover ()

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

Rear both sides handbrake cable outers deteriorated and nearside cable outer is broken

Rear both tyres worn lumpy on inner

Pass 29 Jun 2016 134,180 miles

Nearside Front slight noise from wheel bearing area

Nearside Rear handbrake cable outer deteriorated

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 118,118 miles

Both rear handbrake cable outers deteriorated

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside exhaust rubber broken

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear number plate light lens missing

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

Rear bump stops deteriorated

Fail 15 Jun 2015 118,184 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both rear handbrake cable outers deteriorated

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside exhaust rubber broken

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear number plate light lens missing

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

Rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2014 92,951 miles

exhaust silencer deteriated

handbrake cables deteriated

Fail 16 Jun 2014 92,951 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

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)

exhaust silencer deteriated

handbrake cables deteriated

Pass 17 Jun 2013 62,761 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 62,761 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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 GUO is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Yellow with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GUO, 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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FB57 GUO is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 19 February 2008.

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