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FD08 VWH

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,056 mi
Last recorded168,056 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 168,056 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2020 168,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 158,834 miles

Offside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction slight marks (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 148,348 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 148,339 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 135,345 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 135,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/70 r15c/112 1105 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 130,428 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2016 130,427 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush bush split (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/70/r15c (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2015 119,545 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust deteriorated, 2x hangers split, but system secure

front brake application slighty uneven

n/s/f brake hose chafed

o/s/r tyre 2mm and sidewall deteriorated

rear discs pitted and pads worn very thin

Pass 26 Jun 2014 103,839 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust deteriorated

o/s/f tyre 3mm centre

o/s/r tyre 3mm and sidewall deteriorated

rear discs worn

slight play in o/s steering rack inner joint

Fail 26 Jun 2014 103,838 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

centre exhaust deteriorated

o/s/f tyre 3mm centre

o/s/r tyre 3mm and sidewall deteriorated

rear discs worn

slight play in o/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 10 Jun 2013 94,256 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 81,646 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 59,076 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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FD08 VWH is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VWH, 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 VWH registered?

FD08 VWH is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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