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FD08 HVG

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,399 mi
Last recorded145,399 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 HVG
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2019 145,399 miles

Crack in bottom of windscreen but not in any view

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

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

Oil leak not serious though

Pass 5 Sep 2018 131,921 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 116,514 miles

Front Slight exhaust blow from front pipe

Nearside Front Tyre worn well below 1.6mm tread depth outside edge

Nearside Front Upper Strut top bearing noisey

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 25 Aug 2017 116,493 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Slight exhaust blow from front pipe

Nearside Front Tyre worn well below 1.6mm tread depth outside edge

Nearside Front Upper Strut top bearing noisey

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 28 Sep 2015 93,193 miles

Nearside Front Slight brake bind detected with wheel clear of the ground

Fail 28 Sep 2015 93,193 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Slight brake bind detected with wheel clear of the ground

Pass 24 Sep 2014 82,908 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 68,029 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 89,846 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

fuel cap damaged

Fail 11 Jun 2012 89,593 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside 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)

fuel cap damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2011 56,380 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 56,239 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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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FD08 HVG is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FD08 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 FD08 HVG registered?

FD08 HVG is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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