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FB57 HVG

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

118,367 mi
Last recorded118,367 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB57 HVG
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 118,367 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 118,366 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 118,214 miles

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

various slight corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2024 118,086 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 116,456 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 116,423 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner cill front (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner wing hole (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 113,058 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 110,548 miles

slight engine oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2020 110,547 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight engine oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2019 105,216 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded rear

Pass 24 Apr 2018 101,688 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 101,674 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 94,004 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 94,004 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle ODD LOAD INDEX TYRES FITTED (4.1.A.2a)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 89,013 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 74,253 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 59,836 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 42,805 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 42,805 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 32,040 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 19,922 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 HVG 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 68.2%.

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 FB57 HVG, 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 HVG registered?

FB57 HVG is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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